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RWJBarnabas Health
Patient Monitor, Nurisng Float Pool
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$38,318 / year median in New Jersey
+34% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Patient Monitor Location:
Main Hospital -New Brunswick Department Name:
Nursing Float Pool Req #: 0000262478Status:
Hourly Shift:
Night Pay Range:
$16.56 - $16.56 per hourPay 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 Monitor for our Sitter Unit, in our New Brunswick Facility.Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Basic Life Support (CPR) throughAmerican Heart Association Scheduling Requirements :
Night Shift, 40 hours per week (5 shifts per week), 11p-7:30a, includes every other weekend and some holidays.Essential Functions:
- Complies with patient care decisions made by the professional staff and accepts responsibility for following instructions, fulfilling assignments and learning from feedback
- Follows all Suicidal Precautions and Close Observation monitoring policies and procedures
- Observes and reports patient's conditions, behavior, and complaints to the nurse
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality
- Observes and applies appropriate interventions
- Maintains a safe and orderly work/patient care environment
- Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; feeding, dressing patients, showering/bathing).
- Transfers, escorts, transports, and ambulates patients
- Assures patients have correct ID bands
- Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner
- Handles and disposes of infectious and hazardous materials per policies and procedures
- Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics Codes of Conduct Policy Patient Monitoring
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Suicide Monitoring:
Maintains safety of patients by remaining within an arms distance at all timesClose Observations:
maintains safety of close observation patients per policy- Safe Patient Handling
- Effective use of Handle with