Safety Care Associate (PT Night) - Toms River, NJ

Job Overview:

The Safety Care Associate is a Patient Care Associate with experience working with dual-diagnosis patients who will have a primary focus on ensuring the safe milieu of the unit. Under direct supervision of the unit director or designee, the Safety Care Associate will assist with providing direct patient care and reinforcing Safety Together core values and implementing safety initiatives and will participate as a member of the Work Place Violence committee.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate or GED
• Successful completion of orientation, mandatory education, and trainings and High Reliability/ Safety Together training

Preferred:

• CADC
• Knowledge and experience working with substance abuse disorders and dually diagnosed population
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting
• Previous experience as a nurse aide or patient care associate is helpful

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• High School graduate or GED

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Nights
• 11:00pm - 7:00am
• Part-Time

Essential Functions:

• Conducting mandatory Q15 patient safety checks
• Environmental safety rounds
• 1:1 patient safety watches
• Assisting with group facilitation
• Search and logging of patient belongings

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
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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.