Patient Observation Assistant Float Pool (Days)
About The Position
Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Sitter for its West Campus Float Pool. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Observation 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. The position floats to the Emergency Center (EC), Acute Care, and Critical Care. The available day shift is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; full-time and part-time options are available. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of basic nursing care.
- Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels.
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) from the American Heart Association.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
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 the patient's condition to the RN to support 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.
- Stay current with unit and hospital information, job expectations, and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
