Patient Observation Assistant Float Pool (Days)

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Observation Assistant works in the West Campus Float Pool at Texas Children's Hospital, floating to the Emergency Center (EC), Acute Care, and Critical Care. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the assistant helps ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to themselves or others. Care incorporates Family Centered Care and is delivered in a cost-effective, developmental, and age-appropriate manner. Day shifts are available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with full-time and part-time options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or psychiatric residential placement program.
• Inpatient hospital experience or enrollment in an accredited nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during the assigned shift.
• Assist the RN in providing an environment conducive to the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Help identify patient responses to care and report patient condition to the RN to support achievement of desired outcomes.
• Acquire new knowledge and demonstrate new skills to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Attend mandatory training and development activities and meet institutional and departmental health and safety requirements by established deadlines.
• Remain current on unit and hospital information, job expectations, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED