Nursing Student II Surgical IMCU Per Diem
Nursing Student II Surgical IMCU Per Diem
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Job Description
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing communitybased care BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to alland is the largest safetynet hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a longterm goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Works under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse as required and according to established hospital policies and procedures. Performs various duties to assist the professional nursing staff with routine patient care needs communication comfort safety documentation and treatments. The role encompasses the provision of direct clinical and supports services to patients and families across the health care continuum ensuring quality and safe delivery of care to patients.
Position: Nursing Student II
Department: IMCU
Schedule: Per Diem Day / Evening / Night / Every Other Weekend
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Must have a High school diploma or GED
Must be enrolled an in accredited nursing program
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Must have current BLS certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have a minimum of one year of recent experience as a CNA or completed specialized medical training (such as a Medical Assistant program) from an accredited institution or currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and be a nursing student who has completed two clinical rotations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Ability to effectively speak read and write using the English language. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the Medical Center is highly desirable.
Ability to perform basic math and quantitative measurements e.g. obtain height and weight abdominal girths measure urine output calorie counts etc
Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations. Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information/data.
Ability to pass clinical competency testing and basic math and abbreviation test.
Physical ability to push transfer and pull heavy loads (e.g. independently transport averagesized patient via wheelchair and stretcher etc. throughout assigned shift.
Physical ability to meet core job requirements following practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff patients families/visitors physicians and other hospital staff.
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Part-Time
