Patient Sitter, Remote Monitoring

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Alerts the nursing personnel when the patient requires assistance or there is a change in the patient s condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Completion of hospital orientation and required competency
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Basic Microsoft Windows experience
• Efficiency in multitasking
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Previous clinical experience
• Previous direct patient care experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Nights 11:00PM - 7:00AM
• Every other weekend required Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Part-Time (22.5 hrs)

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.