Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Part Time Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant for the Critical Care Step Down unit. The role supports nursing staff by monitoring patients, taking vitals, performing glucose testing, and assisting with procedures and transports.

Work is part-time during daytime hours, with responsibilities spanning routine care, room upkeep, and flow coordination. HS diploma or GED is required, no prior experience needed, and BLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, monitors patient health status and implements the plan of care.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and weight; performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitoring; collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures/staples/drains; performs sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stomal irrigation and colostomy care; oral suctioning; takes emergency action as needed.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer processes; transports patients as needed.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly; beds made; replaces soiled linen; restocks supplies.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

## **Position Title:**Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Part 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 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.