Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Clinical Support Assistant for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient care tasks and assist with monitoring and basic procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS. No prior experience is required; strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• No experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and implement the plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Record vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, weight).
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and telemetry setup.
• Prepare and discontinue telemetry monitoring as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Communication

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown

Department: Med Specialty Step Down

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.