Patient Safety Sitter — Float Pool

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital Float Pool seeks a Patient Sitter to support safety of at-risk patients in a fast-paced hospital environment under RN supervision. You'll float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care, providing compassionate, developmentally appropriate care in a Family Centered approach and adhering to safety standards.

Shifts available: Days 7a-3p. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED, basic nursing knowledge, and BLS certification; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic nursing care knowledge essential.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels.
• Preferred: 1 year in a psychiatric inpatient/outpatient program; inpatient hospital experience or nursing education enrollment.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during shift.
• Assist RN to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Identify patient response to care and report to RN to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Attend mandatory training and stay current with department expectations.

Skills

Basic nursing knowledge

Strong communication

Ability to respond quickly

Patient safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA certification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital Float Pool seeks a Patient Sitter to support safety of at-risk patients in a fast-paced hospital environment under RN supervision. You'll float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care, providing compassionate, developmentally appropriate care in a Family Centered approach and adhering to safety standards.

Shifts available: Days 7a-3p. Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED, basic nursing knowledge, and BLS certification; CNA preferred.