Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Nights

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is hiring a Clinical Support Assistant for Critical Care Stepdown on full-time night shifts. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform routine patient-care tasks, monitor vitals, assist with admissions/discharges, and help ensure patient safety and comfort in a critical care setting.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification. No prior experience is required, and opportunities exist to grow within a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.

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, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weights.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and telemetry setup as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transports patients to treatment areas and assist with movement.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient rooms and restock supplies.
• Provide safety attendant care when assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Communication

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Full Time Nights

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.
• Carrying 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.