Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. The role involves assisting registered nurses, performing routine patient care tasks, monitoring vital signs, and supporting the care team in daily patient management.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, good communication skills, and ability to follow directions. No prior experience is required, and BLS is required upon hire.

Qualificações

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor patient health status and implement the plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Take and record blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weights.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring.
• Set up telemetry monitoring and remove when needed.
• Collect specimens as directed.
• Apply dressings and assist with sterile procedures.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer processes.
• Transport patients to treatment areas as needed.

Conhecimentos

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Formação académica

HS Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Days

Position Title: Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Days Department: Med Specialty Step Down 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 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.

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