New Jersey Licensed Safety Associate

Job Summary

To provide remote and direct supportive care for patients requiring additional monitoring, the part-time New Jersey Licensed Safety Associate will collaborate with the healthcare team to promote quality patient care and safety, working per diem during daytime hours.

Key responsibilities

• Provide observation for patient safety and report changes in patient condition to appropriate staff
• Communicate effectively with the interprofessional team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care
• Complete necessary documentation and reports related to patient care and safety observations

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of patient rights and principles of compassionate care
• Understanding of health information documentation methods and patient safety risks
• Completion of a Patient/Sitter Companion Program and/or De-Escalation class preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent