Patient Sitter Houston Methodist Hospital (The Woodlands)
Reimagined Parking
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: The Woodlands, TX
Salary:
$14.5
-
$16
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Application Deadline: 21 October 2024
Department: Parking - Field Operations(OPS001)
Location: A30705101_8000 HWY 242ND
Compensation: $14.50 - $16.00 / hour
Description
Location: Houston Methodist Hospital (The Woodlands)
Shift: Day or Night shift available (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
Pay: $14.50- $16.00 an hour
The Patient Sitter position functions and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate to their assigned age-specific, diverse patient population appropriately. This position is required to carry out assistant level tasks providing focused, unwavering level of observation of their patient while under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position documents all patient activity monitored every 15-minutes to ensure patient needs are met and records the data, established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Patient Sitter will perform duties within unit specific defined limits and job scope while maintaining Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
(Full-Time Employee Only)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability
401K
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Department: Parking - Field Operations(OPS001)
Location: A30705101_8000 HWY 242ND
Compensation: $14.50 - $16.00 / hour
Description
Location: Houston Methodist Hospital (The Woodlands)
Shift: Day or Night shift available (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
Pay: $14.50- $16.00 an hour
The Patient Sitter position functions and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate to their assigned age-specific, diverse patient population appropriately. This position is required to carry out assistant level tasks providing focused, unwavering level of observation of their patient while under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position documents all patient activity monitored every 15-minutes to ensure patient needs are met and records the data, established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Patient Sitter will perform duties within unit specific defined limits and job scope while maintaining Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist a Charge Nurse assigned to the patient to observe and document behaviors exhibited during the patients care.
- Maintain consistent view of patients location and room at all times during patient sitting.
- Keep sitting station clean and clear of obstacles for safety and clear line of sight for patient and sitter.
- Communicate all concerns of patients care and safety to appropriate staff (ex. nurses, doctors, onsite officers) in timely fashion.
- Restock blankets and food trays for patient needs if applicable to the care of the patient.
- Will remain in seated position for extended periods of time.
- Must be flexible to work 12 hour shifts Monday-Sunday, Holidays and Overnight schedules.
- Must be willing to take the flu shot annually.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation.
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to verbally communicate with behavioral health patients
- Previous healthcare experience
- Behavioral health and/or post trauma experience preferred
- EPIC experience preferred
- BLS certification preferred
(Full-Time Employee Only)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability
401K
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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