Clinical Assistant, Complex Surgery/Solid Organ Transplant (Nights)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children9s Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join a brand new 24-bed, multi-age surgical unit covering Orthopedics, General Surgery & Urology, Solid Organ Transplant and ESRD patients.

Under regular supervision by a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic direct patient care, assist with feeding and hygiene, take vital signs, transport patients and report changes in condition. The role features permanent night shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year CA experience, CNA Certification, or one round of clinical rotations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Working on a brand new 24 bed complex surgical unit (all ages).
• Providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information (temperature, pulse, BP).
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to RN.
• Working 36-hours per week, permanent night shifts with every other weekend.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on a brand new 24 bed complex surgical unit (all ages), including Orthopedics, General Surgery & Urology, Solid Organ Transplant and End Stage Renal Disease patients.
• Being under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Working 36-hours per week, permanent night shifts with every other weekend

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1 year CA experience, CNA Certification, or one round of clinical rotations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.