Night Shift Patient Safety & Observation Assistant

TCH Medical Center; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital-The Woodlands is seeking a full-time Night Shift Patient Observation Assistant to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm while working under the supervision of an RN. You will provide direct observation, monitor for at-risk behavior, and support the therapeutic plan within a family-centered care approach.

Responsibilities include maintaining constant patient presence, communicating with the care team, documenting observations, and applying de-escalation

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting preferred.
• Experience in inpatient hospital settings or enrolled in a nursing education program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct continual observation of patients requiring special precautions to ensure a safe environment during their hospital stay.
• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during the shift.
• Direct observation of the patient and monitoring for at‑risk behavior.
• Assist the RN to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Promote healthy coping via verbal support and the therapeutic plan.
• Identify patient responses to care and report findings to the RN.
• Maintain communication with health care team to support the plan of care.
• Utilize behavioral health knowledge to understand presenting problems and provide direction.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and document observations in the medical record.
• Respond during psychiatric emergencies using least restrictive methods.
• Use de‑escalation techniques to prevent escalation and violence.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and assist in ADLs as part of safety routines.
• Monitor environment for items that could be weapons.
• Ensure safe feeding practices when applicable and demonstrate willingness to learn.

Skills

HS Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CNA Certification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital-The Woodlands is seeking a full-time Night Shift Patient Observation Assistant to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm while working under the supervision of an RN. You will provide direct observation, monitor for at-risk behavior, and support the therapeutic plan within a family-centered care approach.

Responsibilities include maintaining constant patient presence, communicating with the care team, documenting observations, and applying de-escalation