Patient Sitter, Nights - Woodlands

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

21h

About The Position

The Patient Sitter provides continuous observation of assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes verbally redirecting patients from at-risk behaviors and summoning nursing staff when assistance is needed. This full-time night position is based in the Emergency Department at The Woodlands Hospital and works with the psychiatric population. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged and/or extensive sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Interest in pursuing a healthcare career.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor and observe assigned patients, coordinating with the registered nurse on relief when leaving a patient room to maintain constant observation.
Maintain visual observation of the patient at all times and immediately summon nursing staff when the patient needs assistance.
Seek help or advice if a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Screen patients, employees, and visitors by taking temperatures and administering health screening questionnaires; provide guidance according to established procedures when individuals do not meet screening standards.
Help identify and report patient safety issues, maintain a safe patient environment, seek assistance to remove potential hazards, and report findings to the registered nurse.
Participate in hand-off of pertinent patient information and behavior at the beginning and end of shift assignments.
When assigned by a PCA or other patient care provider, assist patients with activities such as eating, cleaning, walking, and brushing teeth or hair.
Follow safety rules and practices, help prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participate in organizational and department safety programs.
Address each patient's diverse needs and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating compassionate, personalized, safe, caring, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.