Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Clinical Assistant (CA) will help provide competent care for pediatric surgical patients on a 27-bed inpatient unit.
Surgical specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, trauma, ORL, and plastic surgery.
In collaboration with the registered nurse, the CA is responsible for obtaining vital signs including oxygen saturation measurements, measuring intake and output, performing EKGs, and obtaining and labeling laboratory specimens; all while identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
The CA may assist with transporting patients, stocking of supplies and equipment as needed.
The CA role provides the opportunity to practice in a family centered environment.
The ability to work a schedule of 12-hour shifts, 24 hours/week, permanent night shifts, every weekend (Sat/Sun 7PM - 7 AM)
A HS Diploma or equivalent.
1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
Good communication skills.
The ability to work within a team.
Part-Time
Regular
24
$19.06-$27.64 Hourly
Boston
Clinical
Onsite Only
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.)
We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations.
Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.
