Patient Safety Attendant - F/T with Benefits Night

Palisades Medical Center • North Bergen, NJ

7d

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 16 patients at one time and always remaining alert while on duty
• Ability to stay mobile according to the patients` movements including the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using audio/visual devices.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient concerns and behavioral changes
• Efficient in multitasking and able to prioritize simultaneous situations
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
• BLS required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a hospital setting
• Prior experience in a direct patient care role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED