About the role#
Tufts Medical Center offers a program for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience while continuing their education. You will work alongside experienced nursing professionals in various inpatient settings. This per diem role provides flexibility to balance academic commitments while developing patient care skills. Participants may also have opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and professional development, along with priority consideration for future Nurse Residency Program interviews and capstone placements.
What you'll do#
- Assist registered nurses with functional patient care and delegated tasks.
- Provide support with activities of daily living, including positioning, changing linen, and mobility exercises.
- Collect, record, and communicate clinical data to the nursing team.
- Prepare rooms for patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Transport patients and act as a sitter to ensure safety.
- Set up for medical procedures and clean or discard used equipment.
- Perform specimen collection, testing, and 12-lead EKG procedures.
- Maintain biomedical equipment and check supply par levels.
- Clean wounds and apply dressings after nurse assessment.
- Prime intravenous tubing with non-medicated solutions.
- Answer call lights and perform hourly rounding.
- Greet patients, families, and visitors while maintaining a supportive environment.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to handle confidential material.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) status is preferred.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited program is preferred.
- One year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or Critical Care Tech is preferred.
- Experience in acute care settings is preferred.
- Ability to lift 30-35 lbs, turn patients, and engage in prolonged standing or walking.
Location & details#
- Location: Massachusetts, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per diem.
- Term: Rolling.
About Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is a nonprofit health system based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, the organization operates Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, and MelroseWakefield Healthcare. It maintains a large physician network and a home care division. The system provides healthcare services across the state.
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