Clinical Assistant, Waltham Infusion and Day Treatment Program

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

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital in Waltham, MA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to work under RN supervision in an infusion and day treatment program. You will provide bedside nursing care, monitor patients, and assist with infusion therapies in a supportive, family-centered outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and growing responsibility in care planning, with shifts including days and evenings in a busy outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year CA experience, CAN, MA, EMT or PCT certification, or Nursing student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to exchange information clearly and respectfully with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provide basic bedside nursing care and physiological monitoring.
• Support infusion therapies, diagnostic testing and food allergy challenges as part of patient care.
• Check in patients, obtain heights/weights, and measure vital signs and oxygen saturation.
• Assist with unit upkeep (ordering/stocking) and support patients and families during procedures.
• Progressively assume greater nursing care planning responsibilities in a family-centered environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Courtesy

Clinical awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Summary:

The Infusion and Day Treatment Program is a specialized outpatient care initiative serving patients from infancy through adulthood. It offers an alternative to inpatient hospitalization for individuals requiring infusion therapies and innovative medical day treatments. The program emphasizes a safe, secure, and family-centered environment, fostering strong, ongoing relationships between patients, families, and a dedicated healthcare team. Therapeutic services offered include, but are not limited to, infusion treatments, food allergy testing, and diagnostic testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provide basic bedside nursing care, physiological monitoring for patients ranging from infant to your adult in a dynamic outpatient setting.


• In collaboration with the RN you will care for patients who are require infusion therapies, diagnostic testing, and food allergy challenges.


• You will also be responsible for checking in patients, obtaining heights and weights, obtaining vital signs and oxygen saturation measurements.


• You will also work with staff to maintain unit (ordering/stocking) and provide support to patients and families during their infusion or procedure.


• This is a progressive nursing assistant role with increasing responsibility for nursing care planning and an opportunity to practice in a family centered environment.


• 36 hours, rotating days/evenings and every other weekend. Shifts are a mix of 8, 10 and 12 hours.


• Hours of the Clinic: Monday-Friday 730-9 pm & Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am-5:30pm.


• Location: 9 Hope Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year CA experience, CAN, MA, EMT or PCT certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.


• The ability to: exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.


• Good communication skills.


• The ability to work on a team

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.