About this opportunity
Texas Children's Hospital lists this Patient Observation Assistant Float Pool opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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