Care Team Associate - Full Time, Days - Edmond

oumedicine; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Care Team Associate for immediate days on the Edmond campus. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient care, monitor vital signs, and help with the admission and discharge processes. This role requires a HS Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, blood glucose monitoring, stocking supplies, and assisting with sterile procedures. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure safe, high-quality care for

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively; follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under the supervision of the RN and implement the plan of care.
• Take and record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and weight.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Set up telemetry monitor as directed.
• Collect specimens as assigned.
• Apply sterile dressings and perform sterile procedures as instructed.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer processes.
• Transport patients to treatment centers as needed.
• Keep patient rooms clean and stocked; restock supplies.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Care Team Associate - Full Time, Days - Edmond

Department

Med/Surg 3rd/4th Floor

Job Description

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope.
• Takes/records blood pressures , temperatures , pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor .
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral suctioning.
• Takes emergency action as needed and within scope.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
• When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required .

Experience Requirements

No experience required .

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association re quired upon hire.

Knowledge /Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures . Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.