Clinical Assistant - Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU)

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

36

Job Posting Category

Nursing Support

Job Posting Description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
We are seeking a Clinical Assistant to join the team within our Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with feeding and hygiene, obtain, measure and record routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit.
• Obtain records/information and entering related information on appropriate computer systems.
• Assist clinician during examinations (i.e. obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit).
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identify and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Work a rotating 36-hour schedule, with day/night rotations and every 3rd weekend.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1-year of Clinical Assistant experience or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation preferred.
• Experience working on a team is preferred.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• CNA certification or equivalent preferred

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare 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.
 

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only