CVMP/Sitter, PRN, (NIGHTS) West Region - Central Staffing

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation and assist with patient needs under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with the care team to maintain a secure and healing environment.

Locations include Memorial City, Katy, Cypress, and Greater Heights. The PCA will monitor patients, report changes promptly, support activities of daily living, and participate in safety protocols to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous monitoring and observation of patients; coordinates with Registered Nurse on relief efforts when leaving the patient room in order to maintain constant patient observation
• Maintains visual observation of patient at all times; immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance; seeks help or advice if patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others
• Screens patients, employees, and visitors by administering temperature readings and health screening questionnaire; provides guidance using established procedures
• Participates in identification and reporting of patient safety issues; helps remove safety hazards from rooms and reports findings
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients at shift changes
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as assigned, such as eating, cleaning, walking, brushing teeth/hair

Skills

Verbal communication

Observation

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Locations include Memorial City, Katy, Cypress, and Greater Heights

Provides continuous observation of assigned patients, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, including verbally redirecting the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and summoning the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: (None)

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to understand verbal and written instruction and 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

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides continuous monitoring and observation of patients; coordinates with Registered Nurse on relief efforts when leaving the patient room in order to maintain constant patient observation


• Maintains visual observation of patient at all times; immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance; seeks help or advice if patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others


• In accordance with established protocols, incumbent will screen patients, employees, and visitors by administering temperature readings and health screening questionnaire. Incumbent will provide appropriate guidance using established procedures for individuals who don’t meet screening standards.


• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues, and ensures safe patient environment; seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to the registered nurse


• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment


• As assigned by the PCA or other patient care provider, may assist patient with activities such as eating, cleaning, walking, brushing teeth/hair, etc.


• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors; and participates in organizational and department safety programs


• Considers the diverse needs of each patient, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience


• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.


• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.


• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.


• Other duties as assigned.

Employee Signature:________________________________________ Date:_________________

Manager Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled:| Neonate | Infant | Pediatric | Adolescent | Adult | Adult/Geriatric |