About the role#
Tufts Medical Center offers a nursing student program for those interested in gaining hands-on clinical experience while pursuing their education. This per diem role allows you to work alongside experienced nursing professionals in various inpatient settings. Participants may have opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and professional development. This role also provides priority consideration for future Nurse Residency Program interviews and practicum or capstone placements, based on eligibility and availability.
What you'll do#
- Provide or assist patients with safe mobilization, including ambulation and mechanical lifts.
- Review and follow activity orders in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate clinical data, observations, and symptoms to the assigned nurse.
- Assist with skin assessments and wound care treatments under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Provide comfort measures such as turning and repositioning.
- Educate patients and families on mobility and fall prevention strategies.
- Connect monitoring equipment to patients.
- Greet patients, families, and visitors.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
- Clean equipment according to hospital policies.
- Utilize the AMPAC assessment tool to determine mobility levels.
- Assist in the orientation of additional technicians.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.
- One year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Critical Care Tech, or Patient Care Tech.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) status.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per diem.
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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