patient care associate - Oklahoma City, OK , USA, United States - OU Health

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    • 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.