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 to develop patient care skills in an inpatient setting. This per diem role provides flexibility for students balancing academic commitments. Participants may also engage in clinical shadowing, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Assist registered nurses with functional patient care and delegated tasks.
- Support patients with activities of daily living and comfort measures, including positioning, changing linen, and mobility exercises.
- Collect, record, and communicate clinical data to the nursing team.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission, transfer, or discharge.
- Transport patients and act as a sitter to ensure safety.
- Set up for procedures, clean equipment, and manage biomedical supplies.
- Collect specimens, perform testing, and prepare samples for the lab.
- Perform 12 lead EKGs and connect monitoring equipment.
- Clean wounds and apply dressings as directed.
- Prime intravenous tubing that does not contain medication.
- Respond to call lights and perform hourly rounding.
- Greet patients and families 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.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience working with detailed, confidential material.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate care.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited program is preferred.
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) is preferred.
- One year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or similar role is preferred.
- Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Ability to lift 30-35 lbs, turn patients, and handle prolonged standing or walking.
Location & details#
- Location: Massachusetts, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Per diem.
- Schedule: 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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