Patient Sitter, PRN, Rotating, Float Pool

#REF! • Denton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Pool Unit is seeking a skilled Patient Sitter to join their fast-paced team. This role offers a great growth opportunity within a supportive, team environment. Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. It is one of Denton County's largest employers with over 1,100 employees and 450 physicians. The hospital specializes in a wide range of services including Cancer Care, Critical Care, Neonatology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, and more. Texas Health Denton is recognized as a Level II Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and a Magnet® designated hospital. The hospital features a dedicated specialty center for women and infants, offering comprehensive obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required and maintained quarterly

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stays in room, as appropriate, and watches patient at all times.
• Collects data on patient's activities/verbalization as requested and reports findings to nurse.
• Reports any unusual verbal or physical activities via call bell, emergency call bell, or Vocera.
• Coordinates with staff when lunch, dinner, or restroom break needed.
• Notifies staff for any patient requests, such as bathroom, re-positioning.
• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
• Attends training and education appropriate to care setting and practice.
• Takes action to protect patient rights and/or preferences.
• Follows chain of command.
• Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital as requested.
• Follows accepted scheduling guidelines.

Benefits

• Great growth opportunity.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED