Safety Companion/Patient Observer - NIGHTS *Per Diem

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold, Boise (NJ, ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in New Jersey is seeking a Safety Companion/Patient Observer to provide supportive nursing assistance. This per diem role involves ensuring patient safety, assisting with daily activities, and collaborating with licensed professionals to deliver quality care.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with company match

401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
• Remains with patient(s) AT ALL TIMES as directed by the registered nurse.
• Reports and documents status of patient condition and patient care outcomes to RN.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Safety Companion/Patient Observer - Per Diem

ID

2025-15745

Position Type

Per Diem

Location

CentraState Medical Center

Shift

Night

Work Schedule

7P-7:30A

Overview

The Safety Companion provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care. Follows established standards: Joint Commission, and CSHS policies and procedures. A patient focused care model utilizing a multidisciplinary approach is used as the method to deliver care in the department. Attends system-wide and Tech/Safety Companion Training:

* Falls and restraints

* Care of the diabetic patient, Infection Control

* Sitter and 1:1 observation

* Patient Rights and confidentiality and patient hygiene.

Responsibilities

Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Remains with patient(s) AT ALL TIMES as directed by the registered nurse.
• Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others.
• Report behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider. DOES NOT leave patient unattended, even while reporting observations.
• Call for assistance from Nursing staff if needed. May initiate a Code Gray if warranted. NEVER LEAVING PATIENT UNATTENDED.
• May be called upon to assist Nursing staff in the restraining of patient (if needed).
• Maintain patient rooms in neat, orderly manner.
• Identifies risk management concerns and communicates findings to the appropriate individual(s) as related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care (as needed).
• Demonstrates initiative in the work environment (self-starter).
• Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
• Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: bathing, feeding, diversional activity) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with patient meal services.
• Participates in preparation and intervention of diagnostic or therapeutic patient care with practitioner.
• Reports and documents status of patient condition and patient care outcomes to RN.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
• Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
• Conducts rounding on patients in accordance with hospital policy/protocol.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility