Clinical Assistant, General Surgery Unit

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

36

Job Posting Category

Nursing Support

Job Posting Description

This Clinical Assistant will be responsible for:

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Clinical Assistant (CA) will help provide basic bedside nursing care for general surgery patients.
• 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.

To qualify, you must have:

• 1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
• A HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work within a team.
• The ability to work a schedule of 36 hours/week, 12 hour shifts, 50% day/night rotation, every third weekend with holiday requirements.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only