Clinical Assistant, Inpatient Medicine (9 East) - 30hrs

About the role

9 East is a 25-bed inpatient medical unit that operates 24/7, caring for patients of all ages with conditions such as general medical, gastroenterology, pulmonary, immunology, rheumatology, metabolism, toxicology and behavioral health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions
• Assist patients with feeding and hygiene
• Obtain, measure and record routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure
• Perform other related duties according to specific needs of the unit
• Transport patients, supplies and equipment as needed
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse

Schedule

30 hours, rotating days/nights and every third weekend.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of California experience, CNA certification, or nursing student with at least one clinical rotation
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel
• All interactions require courtesy and respect

Notes

This is a permanent position; temporary hires (for example, summer only) are not considered.

Pay

The posted pay range reflects Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Any base pay offer depends on skills, experience, education, certifications and other job-related factors. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• 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
• Discounted T-passes