Clinical Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedic General Surgery Unit, Nights

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible schedules

affordable health, vision and dental保险

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support pediatric surgical patients on a 27-bed inpatient unit under RN supervision. You will work with a team to monitor vitals, perform EKGs, label specimens, and assist with transports and supplies.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, with a schedule including 12-hour shifts, nights, and every weekend (Sat/Sun 7PM - 7 AM). A supportive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Clinical Assistant will help provide competent care for pediatric surgical patients on a 27-bed inpatient unit.
• Collaborate with the RN to obtain vital signs, oxygen saturation, intake/output, perform EKGs, and label lab specimens.
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Assist with transporting patients and stocking supplies and equipment as needed.
• Practice in a family centered environment on a 27-bed inpatient unit.

Skills

CA experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

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)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.

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.