Clinical Support Assistant - Cardiovascular Unit Full-Time Days

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Résumé du poste

OU Health seeks a Clinical Support Assistant for the Cardiovascular Unit. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient-care tasks and help implement care plans, including vital signs, specimens, and basic treatments.

Role requires a HS Diploma or GED and current BLS; no experience is required. This is a full-time, dayshift position with comprehensive benefits provided by OU Health.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and patient safety.

Responsabilités

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and follow care plans.
• Record vital signs and assist with daily treatments.
• Prepare and transport patients to treatment areas as needed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient rooms and restock supplies.

Connaissances

Basic nursing skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Patient care support

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Position Title:

Clinical Support Assistant - Cardiovascular Unit Full-Time Days

Department:

Cardiovascular Unit

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. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from 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 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 required 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.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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.