Patient Observation Specialist (Sitter) - 7a-7p

Memorial Hermann; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation of assigned patients under RN supervision in our Central Region Texas Medical Center or Sugar Land locations. You will monitor patients, respond to at-risk behaviors, and support daily activities, while upholding safety and service standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies and shift-based priorities to ensure a safe, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Ability to understand verbal and written instruction and communicate clearly and effectively with hospital staff.
• 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
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Safety

Patient interaction

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation of assigned patients under RN supervision in our Central Region Texas Medical Center or Sugar Land locations. You will monitor patients, respond to at-risk behaviors, and support daily activities, while upholding safety and service standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate, personalized care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies and shift-based priorities to ensure a safe, high-quality patient