Patient Safety Sitter - Float Pool (Pediatrics)

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a Patient Sitter for its Float Pool to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm, under the supervision of the RN. You will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care, delivering care with Family Centered principles in a cost-effective, developmentally appropriate manner.

Shifts available: Days 7a-3p. Requirements include high school diploma/GED, knowledge of basic nursing care, and BLS; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic nursing care
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels
• Preferred: 1 year experience in psychiatric inpatient/outpatient programs; inpatient hospital experience or nursing program enrollment
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• CNA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Sitters must remain with the assigned patient at all times during their shift
• Assist RN to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff
• Assist in identifying patient responses and report to RN to ensure outcomes
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve performance
• Attend mandatory training and meet health and safety requirements
• Stay current in unit/hospital information and job expectations and training

Skills

Basic nursing care

Respond quickly to requests

Interacting with people at all levels

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Tools

BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks a Patient Sitter for its Float Pool to ensure the safety of patients at risk of harm, under the supervision of the RN. You will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care, delivering care with Family Centered principles in a cost-effective, developmentally appropriate manner.

Shifts available: Days 7a-3p. Requirements include high school diploma/GED, knowledge of basic nursing care, and BLS; CNA preferred.