Care Team Associate - Surgical Speciality

Care Team Associate - Surgical Specialty

Post Surgical Unit

Care Team Associate - Surgical Specialty Shift : Days - Rotating Weekends OU Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OK

General Description : Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.

Essential Responsibilities :

• 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 stomal 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 :

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.