Unit Support Associate/Patient Sitter - PICU

Kids Are Our Everything.Department10307 Pediatric Intensive Care UnitPay Range$17.50 - $32.69About the Role:The Unit Support Associate in collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies and operations.What You’ll Bring:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic computer skills (Preferred)Knowledge of child development (Preferred)Required License and CertificationBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesMaintain Patient SafetyMaintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklistAdhere to principles of pediatric safety through the use of handrails, seat belts and direct observationNever leave patient unattendedIntervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or othersRemain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another unit support associateAccompany patient for any procedures off the unitMeet/Satisfy Patient NeedsEngage patient in distracting, age-appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN)Reinforces positive behaviorAssist with linen changes and room stockingAssist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with mealsMaintain universal precautionsAssist with providing breaks as directed by Charge NurseMaintain a Clean and Safe EnvironmentKeep room clean and tidyMaintain a calm environmentWhen not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts, etc. as directed by charge nurseMonitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and suppliesReports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipmentAssist in variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse i.e. room set up, answer call bells, customer service activitiesEffective Communication with Other StaffReports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling linesWith RN establishes priorities for individual patient, communicates with team members in establishing priority tasksMaintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; performs activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when neededImmediately report escalating behaviors to RNConfers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issueEnsure information sharing when handing off to new safety attendantBenefits That Support You:Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Why Join Us:Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). 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