Patient Sitter- Med Surg Job at St. Josephs Medical Center, Houston, TX

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  • St. Josephs Medical Center
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Works under the supervision and guidance of a staff nurse to provide observation of patients. Assists with helping a nursing employee when entering a patient's room. Exercises all duties consistent with the needs of all patients/customers. Observes a patient or close observation of several patients. Respects all aspects of confidentiality with hospitalized patients. Observes room for safe environment for both medical and behavioral health patient(s), visitors and staff members. Observes patient for any behavior that could indicate potential problems for patient or staff and alerts nursing staff immediately. Completion of Patient Sitter training.

Shift: Fulltime Nights 12hr shift

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Patient Sitter training. Technical, clerical, interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area. Certification requirements BLS. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Completion of Patient Sitter training. Must possess the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe environment for all patients in high stress environments.
Must be comfortable working with patients and family members during the dying process. Must be comfortable working with all patients regardless of age, sex,
religious affiliation or any other protected category. Must possess the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other members of the health care team.


PREFERRED Bi or Multilingual.
At least one year of experience as a personal care attendant in a long term
care facility or home health care agency is preferred

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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