Patient Observation Assistant Float Pool (Nights)

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Texas Children’s is seeking a Patient Observation Assistant for its Float Pool. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role 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 assistant floats to the Emergency Center (EC), Acute Care, and Critical Care. The position works nights from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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) 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 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.
• Remain current on unit and hospital information, job expectations, and training.

What This Job Offers

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