Clinical Assistant, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PMICU) - 30hrs

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Pension

License/Certification reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Transit discounts

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a patient care role in the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU). You will assist with basic direct care under supervision, help with feeding and hygiene, and record vital signs as part of routine tasks.

You will collaborate with the nursing team to ensure safe, efficient patient care. The position demands good communication and teamwork, with a 30-hour schedule rotating days/nights and every third weekend.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year CA experience, CNA, MA, PCT or EMT certification, or nursing student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.
• All interactions require courtesy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with feeding and hygiene; measure and record routine information (temp, pulse, BP).
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to RN.

Skills

Basic patient care

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary/Department Summary:

The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMCU) provides care for a patient population requiring a more acute level of care but do not require invasive monitoring. Common diagnoses are asthma, bronchiolitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, apnea, multisystem disorders and patients needing BiPAP and CPAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 30hrs; rotating days/nights and every third weekend. Eligible for full time benefits.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year CA experience, CNA, MA, PCT or EMT certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.
• The ability to: exchange information on factual matters, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel. All interactions require courtesy and respect.

NOTE: This is a permanent position and we are unable consider temporary hires, for example, summer only.

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.