Position Summary/Department Summary:
The Neuroscience floor is a 31-bed Medical/Surgical Unit with patients ranging in age from newborn up. Patients are from the following primary services: Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Oncology. Patients originate from the PACU, MICU, NICU, direct admits and through the Emergency Room. Our Neuroscience teams work within the concept of family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex. It is an exciting place to learn and grow professionally as we strive to provide exceptional care through evidence-based practices and innovations throughout all our programs.
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.
- 24hrs (3 - 8 hour shifts or 2 - 12 hour shifts); rotating days/nights and every other weekend
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- A HS Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:- 1 year CA experience, CNA, MA, PCT or EMT 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.B
Boston Children's Hospital