Patient Sitter - Night

Overview

Job Title: Patient Sitter

Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $16.19 - $18.17 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Patient Sitter. Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, MMC has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its service area. MMC is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group for six consecutive rating periods.

We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores and are a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Attendance of Patient Safety Class
• Good communication skills.

• Full-Time Night; 36 hours per week

• Patient sitters provide key assistance with patients who require special precautions. Sitters are responsible for remaining with the assigned patient at all times during their shift except when relieved by staff for breaks; they must remain awake, alert and observant to prevent injury or escape.
• Comply with hospital policies on confidentiality, infection control and compassionate care. Adherence to patient restrictions and the ability to manage aggressive, violent, and confused behavior is required.
• While sitters provide a key assist to the nursing staff, they are not to perform any form of direct patient care. They are responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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 Partners

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer