CTA - Care Team Associate - Nephrology - Days

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Care Team Associate for Nephrology in Oklahoma City. Under RN supervision, you will perform routine patient care tasks in the Medicine/Nephrology unit and assist with monitoring and basic treatments.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, no prior experience required, and current BLS certification. You will take vital signs, assist with admissions and transfers, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment. Sign-on bonus up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status and implement the plan of care under supervision.
• Record vital signs and collect specimens as directed.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

Nursing basics

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

CTA - Care Team Associate - Nephrology - Days

Department

Medicine/Nephrology

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.
• This position may be filled as a Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) or Care Team Associate Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, certifications, education, and other qualifications.

Special Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified individuals

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.