Patient Observation Assistant Float Pool

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking a Patient Sitter for the West Campus Float Pool. The role supports an RN to keep patients safe and foster Family Centered Care in a cost-effective, developmentally appropriate manner.

The position will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care. Shifts are Days 7a-3p, part time, with required safety training and possible CNA/BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care expected.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests from staff and patients.
• BLS certification preferred or required per policy.
• CNA credentials are advantageous for this role.

Responsibilities

• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during shift.
• Support RN to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Observe patient responses and report changes to the RN.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and improve performance.
• Complete mandatory training and meet health and safety requirements on time.
• Stay current with unit and hospital information and expectations.

Skills

Response speed

Patient safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for a Patient Sitter Texas Children's Hospital for our West Campus Float Pool - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age appropriate for the patient population.

Job Description

We are searching for a Patient Sitter Texas Children's Hospital for our West Campus Float Pool - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm to self or others, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age appropriate for the patient population. Will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Shifts available:

Days 7a-3p (part time)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic nursing care
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 yr. experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program, Psychiatric Residential placement programs
• Inpatient hospital experience or enrolled in an accredited Nursing education program
• BLS – Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• CNA- Certified Nurse Assistant

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards

Responsibilities :

• Sitters are responsible for remaining with the assigned patient at all times during their assigned shift
• Assists the R.N. to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and employees
• Assists in identifying patient response to care provided and reports patient condition to the RN to assure achievement of desired outcomes
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge, demonstrate new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
• Attends mandatory training and development activities and meets institutional and departmental health and safety requirements by established deadlines
• Remains current in unit/hospital information and job expectations and training