CSA - Clinical Support Assistant - Medicine Step Down Nights

Position Title

CSA
- Clinical Support Assistant
- Medicine Step Down - FT
- Nights

Medicine Step Down

This position may be filled as a Clinical Support Assistant Level I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need.

• Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care.
• Systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders within scope.
• Records vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removes 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 within scope.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer process, including patient transportation and assisting transporters.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms, makes beds, replaces soiled linen, and restocks supplies.
• When assigned as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient, and does not leave the patient alone.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or GED

• No experience required

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

• 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.