Inpatient Clinical Assistant – Caring Support (36–40 hrs)

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic direct patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse in a variety of inpatient settings.

The role includes assisting with feeding and hygiene, recording vitals, monitoring 1:1 safety for suicide watches, transporting supplies and equipment, and reporting changes to the RN; schedule is 36 or 40 hours per week, days and every third weekend.

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical Assistant experience or equivalent.
• Inpatient experience required.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision and following established procedures, provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse in various inpatient settings.
• Assist patients with feeding and hygiene, obtain, measure and record routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Closely monitor and maintain patient safety for 1:1 care during suicide watches and behavior management.
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Work a schedule of 36 or 40 hours/week, days and every third weekend.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic direct patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse in a variety of inpatient settings.

The role includes assisting with feeding and hygiene, recording vitals, monitoring 1:1 safety for suicide watches, transporting supplies and equipment, and reporting changes to the RN; schedule is 36 or 40 hours per week, days and every third weekend.