About the role#
As a Student Nursing Assistant, you will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to provide direct clinical and support services. This role is based in the Med Surg unit and focuses on assisting the nursing team with routine patient care, communication, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and their families.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the RN to determine work priorities and communicate patient status throughout your shift.
- Collect and record patient data including vital signs, intake and output, and blood sugar levels.
- Respond to patient call lights and perform routine rounds to address comfort and information needs.
- Assist with patient hygiene, skin care, and feeding.
- Support the nursing team during treatments, procedures, and preoperative care.
- Perform technical tasks such as EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
- Ambulate patients using safe techniques and assist with transfers.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and equipped clinical environment.
- Participate in staff meetings and maintain required clinical competencies.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CPR and BLS certifications.
- Completion of specialized medical training from an accredited institution OR current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing and at least one semester of nursing skills lab or simulation.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as a CNA or status as a nursing student who has completed at least one semester of nursing skills lab or simulation.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
- Proficiency in basic math and medical terminology.
- Ability to pass clinical competency, math, and abbreviation testing.
- Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout your shift.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage patient care tasks and interact with staff and families.
Location & details#
- Location: Brockton, Massachusetts.
- Schedule: Per diem.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
About Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center is an academic medical center based in Boston. It operates as a 511-bed facility and serves as the largest essential hospital in New England. The organization provides care across more than 70 specialties and subspecialties. It functions as a nonprofit entity and maintains a staff of over 10,000 employees.
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