Patient Sitter

at  RWJBarnabas Health

YOU ARE IN DEMAND EVERYWHERE…BUT IT PAYS TO COME HERE!

If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match at Jersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.
As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization
Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Patient Sitter is a care giver who assists patients with activities of daily living. Individuals in this role, are also responsible for one-on-one patient watches.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Every other weekend is required
• Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program at time of hire as a condition of employment. A hired candidate will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA.
• RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.
• Successful completion of required orientations
  We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:
  S - Speak up for Safety
  A - Accurately communicate
  F - Focus on the task
  E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude
  T - Thoughtfully interact
  Y - You and Me Together

Please refer the Job description for details