Patient Monitor

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000165102
Category: Patient Safety Aide
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Sitter Costs

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Patient Monitor for our Sitter Unit, in our New Brunswick Facility.

Complies with patient care decisions made by the professional staff and accepts responsibility for following instructions, fulfilling assignments and learning from feedback
Follows all Suicidal Precautions and Close Observation monitoring policies and procedures
Observes and reports patient s conditions, behavior, and complaints to the nurse
Maintains strict patient confidentiality
Observes and applies appropriate interventions
Maintains a safe and orderly work/patient care environment
Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; feeding, dressing patients, showering/bathing).
Transfers, escorts, transports, and ambulates patients
Assures patients have correct ID bands
Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner
Handles and disposes of infectious and hazardous materials per policies and procedures
Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics Codes of Conduct Policy
Patient Monitoring
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Suicide Monitoring: Maintains safety of patients by remaining within an arms distance at all times
Close Observations: maintains safety of close observation patients per policy
Safe Patient Handling
Effective use of Handle with Care Techniques
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!