CSA - Clinical Support Assistant - Comprehensive Care Unit - Days

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant for the Comprehensive Care Unit, dayshift, on the 3rd Floor Overflow. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient care tasks and support the care team in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with treatments, and help with admissions, discharges, and transports. A HS diploma or GED and required BLS certification are essential to join OU Health.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under RN supervision and implement the care plan.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Record vital signs and basic measurements (BP, temperature, pulse, weight).
• Perform glucose monitoring and telemetry setup as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Transport patients and assist with mobility and patient handling.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Follow written and oral instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:

CSA - Clinical Support Assistant - Comprehensive Care Unit - Days

Department:

3rd Floor Overflow

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.

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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.