Clinical Support Assistant- Critical Care Stepdown Part Time Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

OU Health is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. The role supports registered nurses by monitoring patient health status, recording vitals, and assisting with procedures within scope.

Responsibilities include transfers, admissions, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment on a part-time daytime schedule. Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma/GED and current BLS certification.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn on the job.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and implement the plan of care.
• Record vital signs and assess changes in patient condition.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers as needed.
• Transport patients and restock supplies; maintain clean, safe patient rooms.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Educación

HS Diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

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.