Hackensack Meridian Health

Patient Safety Sitter - Behavioral Health- Perth Amboy - P/T -Night

Job ID
2025-165099
Department
PA-Carrier BH Orange/Gold 3
Site
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Job Location
US-NJ-Perth Amboy
Position Type
Part-time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
24
Shift
Night
Shift Hours
11:00pm-7:00am
Weekend Work
Every Other Weekend
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
Three of 6

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Patient Safety Sitter at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: 

  • Responsible for the safety of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse
  • Observes patient status for changes in behavior and reports all observations to the Registered Nurse
  • Ensures patient safety by providing a safe environment, observes the patient's environments for safety risks and takes necessary steps to reduce the risk.
  • Applies appropriate interventions: Observe, redirect, diversional activities.
  • Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.
  • Ensures positive patient and team interactions by promoting HMH core beliefs and standards of
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy and dignity.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs (or in progress) required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required wihtin 60 days of hire. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $17.12 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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