Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health- Per Diem- Day
Job Description
About the Role
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Patient Safety Sitter – Per Diem, Day Shift 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
- Salary: $17.12/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Hackensack Meridian Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Safety Sitter- Behavioral Health- Per Diem- Day at Hackensack Meridian Health a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health 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
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Safety, Observation, Behavioral Health, Communication, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Intervention, Safety Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Patient Safety Sitter is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients and observing their behavior, reporting any changes to the Registered Nurse. They also maintain a safe environment and promote positive interactions among patients and team members.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
5d ago
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