Per Diem - Clinical Assistant, CICU bei Boston Children's Hospital

Part-Time

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Nursing Support

The Gail Federici-Smith and Family Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) has a vital role in the care of patients at Boston Children’s Benderson Family Heart Center. With more than 40 beds, our facility is one of the largest and most sophisticated intensive care units in the country that is dedicated solely to the care of critically ill children who have acquired and congenital heart conditions. From individualized treatment of your child’s condition to personalized support of your entire family, our team at the CICU ensures your child and family receive the best possible care in a comforting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse the Clinical Assistant (CA) will help provide basic bedside nursing care for cardiac ICU patients.
• In collaboration with the registered nurse, the CA 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.    
• The CA may assist with transporting patients, stocking of supplies and equipment as needed.
• The CA role provides the opportunity to practice in a family centered environment.
• 4 shifts over 6 weeks requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High School Diploma

Experience:

• 1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) preferred

Boston

Per Diem

Onsite Only