Clinical Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedic General Surgery Unit, Nights

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and license reimbursement

Employee discounts

Discounted commuter benefits

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support pediatric surgical patients on a 27-bed inpatient unit. Under the supervision of an RN, you will assist with vital signs, EKGs, and specimen labelling, while identifying changes in patient condition.

You will transport patients, stock supplies, and contribute to a family-centered care environment. The role requires a HS diploma, CN A certification or nursing student with rotation, and offers a 12-hour night shift schedule with

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Good communication skills; ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent care for pediatric surgical patients on a 27-bed inpatient unit under RN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs, including oxygen saturation, monitor intake and output, perform EKGs, and obtain/label lab specimens; report changes to the RN.
• Assist with transporting patients and stocking supplies/equipment as needed.
• Work in a family-centered care environment; adapt to a 12-hour night shift schedule (24 hours/week) with weekends (Sat/Sun 7PM–7AM).

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

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)

Education

Minimum Qualifications

A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

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
• employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.