New 
Care Team Associate - Surgical Speciality
 OU Health | |
401(k)
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 United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City | |
| 700 Northeast 13th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 29, 2025 | |
| Position Title:Care Team Associate - Surgical Speciality Department:Post Surgical Unit Job Description: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: 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 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: - Performs other duties as assigned Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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. | |