Clinical Assistant, Inpatient Medicine (7 Mandell) - 36hrs

Position Summary/Department Summary:
7 Mandell is a 32-bed Inpatient Medical Unit providing comprehensive and high-quality, family-centered care for patients spanning from infancy to young adulthood. Operating 24/7, patient populations served include those with restrictive eating disorders, behavioral health issues, as well as gastroenterology, complex care, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, infectious diseases, and general pediatric conditions. Our interdisciplinary team-comprising registered nurses, clinical assistants, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, nutrition support staff, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health technicians, and pastoral care-works collaboratively to meet the full spectrum of patient care needs. We focus on assessment, planning, medication and pain management, as well as patient and family education, with a commitment to continuous care evaluation and improvement. The unit sets goals to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, ensure a safe environment, and improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, we support research and training for clinical staff while fostering a learning environment that educates patients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• 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 unit.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• 36 hours; rotating days/evenings/nights and every third weekend. Mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

NOTE: This is a permanent position and we are unable consider temporary hires, for example, summer only.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.