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

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a certified nursing assistant to join a brand new 24-bed complex surgical unit serving all ages, including Orthopedics, General Surgery & Urology, Transplant and ESRD patients.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with basic direct patient care, feeding, hygiene, vital signs, and patient transport. Candidates should have HS diploma, CNA/CNA-equivalent or clinical rotations and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on a brand new 24 bed complex surgical unit (all ages).
• Provide basic direct care to patients under RN supervision.
• Assist with feeding, hygiene, and recording vital signs.
• Transport patients, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Identify and report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Work 36 hours per week, rotating days/nights and every other weekend.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

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, rotating days/nights and 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.