Patient Safety Sitter - Hospital Float Pool (RN-Guided)

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Patient Sitter for the West Campus Float Pool. The role supports patient safety and basic nursing care in a fast-paced hospital setting, under RN supervision. Shift: Days 7a-3p (part time).

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and CNA, with preferred psychiatric or inpatient experience or enrollment in a nursing program. Respiratory fit testing may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and interact with people at all levels.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• 1 year of psychiatric inpatient or outpatient experience preferred.
• Inpatient hospital experience or enrollment in an accredited nursing program is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Remain with the assigned patient at all times during the shift.
• Assist the RN to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Report patient condition to the RN to help ensure desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve performance.
• Attend mandatory trainings and maintain health and safety requirements by deadlines.
• Stay current with unit and hospital information and job expectations.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Respond quickly to requests

Interacting with people at all levels

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Inpatient hospital experience or nursing education enrollment

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital seeks a Patient Sitter for the West Campus Float Pool. The role supports patient safety and basic nursing care in a fast-paced hospital setting, under RN supervision. Shift: Days 7a-3p (part time).

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS, and CNA, with preferred psychiatric or inpatient experience or enrollment in a nursing program. Respiratory fit testing may be required.