Safety Companion/Patient Observer – NIGHTS

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading non-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across the state. The system includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-based hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState continues to uphold its reputation as an exceptional workplace, consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Safety Companion. In this role, the Safety Companion provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services essential to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with The Joint Commission and CentraState Healthcare System policies and procedures. Care is delivered using a patient-focused, multidisciplinary model that emphasizes collaboration and safety. All new hires attend system-wide orientation and nursing orientation. Orientation and annual renewals also include non-violent crisis intervention training to ensure a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient’s individual need to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Follows Standard Precautions.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Remains with patient(s) at all times as directed by the RN when assigned the task of bedside sitter or 1:1 observation.
• Identifies self to patient and/or family members or significant others.
• Reports behavior changes and patient requests to patient care provider. Does not leave patient unattended, even while reporting observations when assigned the task of bedside sitter or 1:1 observation.
• Calls for assistance from Nursing staff if needed. May initiate a Code Gray if warranted. Never leaves patient unattended during a safety concern.
• May be called upon to assist Nursing staff in the restraining of patient (if needed).
• Maintain patient rooms in neat, orderly manner.
• Identifies risk management concerns and communicates findings to the appropriate individual(s) as related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care (as needed).
• Demonstrates initiative in the work environment (self-starter).
• Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
• Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: feeding, diversional activity, assisting nursing staff with changing and bathing) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with patient meal services.
• Participates in preparation and intervention of diagnostic or therapeutic patient care with practitioner.
• Reports and documents status of patient condition and patient care outcomes to RN.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patient’s complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
• Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
• Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
• Conducts rounding on patients in accordance with hospital policy/protocol and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates the use of the Telesitter monitoring and alarming equipment along with the ability to notify the Primary care nursing staff of identified unsafe behaviors/patient needs.
• Documents necessary telesitter information in Excel spreadsheet as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Physical Demands

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $16.00 – $25.60 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.