Job Description

Description
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.
The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team
Summary
Under general supervision by a licensed professional, the Patient Sitter is responsible for monitoring assigned patients within the hospital. They alert staff to patient needs and may assist with basic patient care and feeding.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a licensed professional, provides sitter services for the patient who has an order for 1:1 staffing. The Patient Sitter watches over the patient and ensures the patient is in a safe environment at all times.
The Patient Sitter will report to the nurse or charge nurse should the patient try to get out of bed, pull on their tubes, or display other behavior that may cause harm to themselves or others.
Suicide and high-risk patients MUST be attended at all times.
The Patient Sitter must have the ability to maintain appropriate precautions for suicidal patients as indicated in the Suicidal Patient Policy.
The Patient Sitter must have the ability to maintain visual contact with the patient at all times, including toileting.
The Patient Sitter may provide assistance with direct patient care under the direction of a licensed professional. These duties may include turning, feeding, bathing, and bathroom needs.
The Patient Sitter must communicate with the patient care team to include other Patient Sitters, CNAs, LVNs, or RNs by receiving report at the beginning of the shift.
The Patient Sitter must accompany the patient while off the floor for procedures and may not take the patient to smoke, to the cafeteria or gift shop.
Requirements
Education/Skills
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Previous related experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
CPR (American Heart Association)
De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
Work Schedule
6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift
Work Type
Per Diem As Needed

Job Tags

Daily paid, Relief, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Swish World Group

System Administrator (Internal) Job at Swish World Group

...About the roleThe System Administrator (Internal) is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and securing Swish World Groups internal systems... ..., and security of internal services used by employees in a remote-first organisation.This role focuses on internal...

Closet Factory

Brand Ambassador - Engage, Inspire, Earn! Job at Closet Factory

...a key role in driving business growth at Costco and Lowes stores in Southern Utah.Position... ...sales opportunities for our custom home organization systems. Youll help prospective... ...features of Closet Factory's products. Work independently while managing your schedule...

LV Collective

Video Production Intern Spring 2026 Job at LV Collective

...a someone who loves everything about the video making process and believes that video can... ...is like working with an in-house video production team? Have you ever wondered what it takes... ...Junior status majoring in radio/television/film, advertising, digital media, journalism...

Mark Kruse Construction

Construction Laborer Job at Mark Kruse Construction

...general construction. Backgrounds in general labor, carpentry, and roofing are preferred. Opportunity for advancement for motivated... ...limited to: Assist in building and remodeling structures for commercial and industrial construction sites. Participate in...

AVMA

Copy Editor Job at AVMA

...00 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division, located at our Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois a northwest suburb of Chicago....

Patient Sitter Non Certified - Sitter Pool - PRN Job at CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi, TX

SXkxdnk3YkZ3RVdQQTZxRGRHU1NIM3lnaEE9PQ==