What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem - Clinical Assistant, NICU position at Boston Children's Hospital?
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- Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Clinical Assistant will help provide basic bedside nursing care for complex neonatal and pediatric patients.
- In collaboration with the registered nurse, you may be responsible for obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and oxygen saturation measurements, while identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
- Transporting patients, stocking of supplies and equipment as needed.
- The Clinical Assistant role provides the opportunity to practice in a family centered environment.
- Ability to work 1 shift per week, this includes weekends, holidays both AM and PM shifts.
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.
- The ability to: exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to work on a team.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
