Job Overview:

The Safety Care Associate is a Patient Care Associate with experience working with behavioral health patients who will have a primary focus on ensuring the safety of the unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting q15 patient safety checks, environmental safety rounds, 1:1 patient safety watch, assisting with group facilitation and the search and logging of patient belongings,

Under direct supervision of the unit director or designee, the Safety Care Associate will assist with providing direct patient care, reinforcing Safety Together core values and implementing safety initiatives and will participate as a member of the Workplace Violence committee,

All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating trauma informed care,

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS required through American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Prior experience in patient care
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectively
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Schedule flexibility and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced department is strongly encouraged.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• AHA BLS

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer