CSA - Clinical Support Assistant - Pediatric Surgical Unit - Days

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Position Title: CSA - Clinical Support Assistant - Pediatric Surgical Unit - Days Department: Pediatric Surgical Job Description: This position may be filled as an Clinical Support Assistant - FS Level I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need. 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 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...