"Clinical Assistant - Inpatient and Outpatient Float - 40 hours"

Position Summary

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.

Key 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.
• Travel to local satellite locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year Clinical Assistant experience or equivalent.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• Inpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team.

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