Patient Sitter -Texas Childrens Hospital West Campus

Job DescriptionWe are searching for a Patient Sitter Texas Childrens Hospital West Campus- someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you provide a safe environment for patients, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).Think you've got what it takes?Required: High school diploma or GED Mental Health experience highly preferred Ability to demonstrate age appropriate care, work well with others, and follow directions from all staff members Able to prioritize and organize the workload Able to respond quickly to requests Must be able to interact with people of all levels Knowledge of basic nursing careQualifications 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 Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers and other health care team members