Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health - Perth Amboy- Per Diem- Day
Job Description
About the Role
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health - Perth Amboy- Per Diem- Day in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 Minimum rate of $17.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $17.12/hr.
Work Schedule
- per-diem schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health - Perth Amboy- Per Diem- Day.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health - Perth Amboy- Per Diem- Day at Hackensack Meridian Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $17.12 Hourly.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Safety, Behavioral Health Observation, Registered Nurse Communication, Risk Reduction, Intervention Application, Patient Redirection, Diversional Activities, Isolation Precautions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Patient Safety Sitter is responsible for ensuring patient safety under the direction of the Registered Nurse by continuously observing patient status and reporting any behavioral changes. This role involves maintaining a safe environment, reducing risks, and applying appropriate interventions li...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
5d ago
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