Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

OU Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant for the Critical Care Stepdown unit on full-time night shifts. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform routine patient care tasks, continuously monitor patient health, and help execute the plan of care as directed.

You will take vital signs, perform glucose monitoring, assist with admissions and transfers, transport patients, and maintain clean, stocked rooms while adhering to sterile procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and team members.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with others.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the RN, perform routine patient care tasks.
• Monitor health status and implement the plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Record vital signs and measurements (BP, temp, pulse, weight).
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and telemetry setup.
• Apply sterile dressings and assist with procedures.
• Assist in admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transport patients and maintain clean, stocked rooms.
• Provide safety as a patient attendant when assigned.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:

Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Nights

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.

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.