Job Description
Patient Sitter
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Kaufman - 850 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142
Work hours: PRN
Department highlights:
+ Active Unit Based Council
+ Tenor Staff with a longest Team having been here 30 plus years
+ Nursing Support Staff have their own Monthly Meeting with Nurse Manager
+ Cross Team Functionality with other departments
Here's What You Need
+ H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
+ No experience is required and
+ Hospital experience is preferred
+ BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required And
+ CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days is required
+ High degree of confidentiality, patience and positive interpersonal sills
What You Will Do
+ Stays in room, as appropriate, and watches patient at all times.
+ Collects data on patient's activities/verbalization as requested and reports findings to nurse.
+ Reports any unusual verbal or physical activities via call bell, emergency call bell, or Vocera.
+ Attends training and education appropriate to care setting and practice
+ Takes action to protect patient rights and/or preferences.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Patient sitter
+ Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
+ Delivery of high-quality patient care
+ Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
+ A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has delivered full-service, acute care to the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell, and nearby areas. As an 81-bed hospital, we're committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care every day.
We offer a wide range of services, including orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient physical therapy. Our specialties also include respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency services-ensuring accessible care across a variety of patient needs.
Texas Health Kaufman is Joint Commission-certified and proudly recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital-reflecting our commitment to a positive, empowering work environment and exceptional patient care.
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
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