Certified AUA - Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Labor & Delivery - Nights

Oklahoma Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Certified AUA - Advanced Unlicensed Assistant for Labor & Delivery during night shifts. You will work under RN supervision and perform routine patient-care tasks as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires monitoring patients, recording vitals, and executing physician and nursing orders. Compliance with BLS and AUA certification is essential for progression within the department.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status and implement the plan of care.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Perform sterile procedures and wound care as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transport patients as needed and keep rooms clean and stocked.
• May precept new CTAs.

Skills

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Certified AUA - Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Labor & Delivery - Nights

Department

Labor & Delivery

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. 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 actions 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. May precept new CTAs.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (CTA I)

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 required. Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

Minimum Qualifications (CTA II)

Education Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required. Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

Minimum Qualifications (CTA III)

Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required. Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) OR Patient Care Technician (PCTC) OR Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) required.

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Company Information

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.

About OU Health

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

Career Opportunities

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.