CTA - Care Team Associate - MICU - PRN

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

OU Health seeks a Care Team Associate (CTA) for the MICU to support nursing staff under supervision. This PRN role offers hands-on exposure to hospital patient care and learning opportunities in critical care.

Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program or recent graduation with NCLEX readiness is expected, with Basic Life Support required upon hire. OU Health provides comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintains effective working relations with others.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, monitors patient health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Takes and records vitals (BP, temp, pulse, weight).
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitors IV infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings and removes sutures/staples/drains as assigned.
• Performs tracheostomy/ oral suctioning and suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings.
• Reports significant changes to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer processes.
• Transports patients as needed and aids movement.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly; changes linens.
• Assists restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Duties may be for one or multiple patients.
• When assigned to one patient, provides care and does not leave patient alone.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Effective communication

Education

RN program student or graduate with NCLEX-aspiration

Job description

Position Title: CTA - Care Team Associate - MICU - PRN Department: Medical ICU Job Description:

General Description

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting.

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 direct 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.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• 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 stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings to patients.
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• 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.
• Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; OR has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and oral instructions; and 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.