Patient Sitter (Full-Time, Night) Req #: 0000175448
Category: No Category Assigned
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Sitter Costs
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with/monitor patients with a variety of medical and psychological issues. Supervising patients and alerting nurses or other healthcare professionals when needed. Provide emotional support to patients who may be in danger of harming themselves or those around them.

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalentBLS required through American Heart Association

Preferred:

Prior experience in patient care Ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectivelyEffective verbal and written communication skillsSchedule flexibility and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced department is strongly encouraged.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

AHA BLS

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 InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer