Clinical Assistant - Inpatient and Outpatient Float - 40 hours

Children's Hospital Boston•Boston, MA

53d

About The Position

We're looking for a Clinical Assistant to join our Central Staffing Office/Float pool to provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, in a variety of settings including both inpatient and outpatient units.

Requirements

A HS Diploma or equivalent.
1 year Clinical Assistant experience or equivalent.
Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children strongly preferred.
Inpatient experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, in a variety of settings including both inpatient and outpatient units.
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 clinic or unit.
On a regular basis, closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients as instructed for 1:1 care for suicide watches and behavior management.
Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
Working a schedule of 40 hours/week, 8 hour day shifts and every third weekend. Varying start times between 7am and 9am, depending on unit and clinic needs.