Patient Sitter- Full Time Days

Here’s What You Need

·      H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

·      Hospital experience Preferred

·      BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And

·      CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

·      High degree of confidentiality, patience and positive interpersonal skills

What You Will Do

·      Continuous Monitoring: Remains in the room and observes the patient at all times, reporting unusual behaviors promptly.

·      Data Collection: Tracks and communicates patient activities and verbalizations to the nurse as requested.

·      Communication & Alerts: Uses call systems to report emergencies or coordinate breaks and patient needs.

·      Patient Support: Notifies staff for patient requests like repositioning or bathroom assistance.

·      Cultural Sensitivity: Collaborates with nurses to respect and integrate cultural and religious preferences into care.

·      Professional Development: Attends relevant training, follows scheduling guidelines, and participates in process improvements.

·      Safety Intervention: Acts swiftly in emergencies to prevent self-harm, falls, or elopement while ensuring safety for all.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Patient Sitter

·      Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.

·      Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·      Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·      A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org 

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