Patient Sitter at Houston Methodist Hospital - The Woodlands, United States - Reimagined Parking

Reimagined Parking

Verified Company

The Woodlands, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description:

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

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

Benefits:

(Full-Time Employee Only)
Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and Disability

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Reimagined Parking:

The Reimagined Parking family of nationally recognized brands-Impark, Lanier, Republic Parking, AmeriPark, and ParkOne—is the world's leading tech-powered, people-driven parking solutions provider.

Our workforce of 8,000 manages 3,400 high-density parking facilities across 500 North American cities, generating 34 million digital transactions annually.

Reimagined Parking is an equal opportunity employer.

Reimagined Parking does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, religion or creed, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected ground of discrimination/class status protected by state/provincial or federal law, as applicable.

Reimagined Parking complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.