Clinical Assistant I, Inpatien
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Under direct supervision and following established procedures
and instructions, provides basic direct care to patients as
delegated by a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with feeding and
hygiene, obtains, measures and records routine information such as
temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performs other related
duties according to specific needs of unit. Transports patients.
Manages supplies and equipment per unit as needed.
Provides and anticipates assistive care to patients according to
established procedures and instructions as delegated by the
registered nurse. Collects, measures and records basic patient
data, such as vital signs, intake and output. Turns and positions
patients and assists with feeding, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Performs other related duties to provide patients with comfort,
diversion or safety. Obtains specimens according to nursing care
plan and established procedures. Prepares specimens for laboratory
analysis and performs routine tests as directed. Identifies and
reports unusual findings or changes in patient condition to
Registered Nurse. Assists in unit response to emergencies according
to established hospital and unit procedures and delivers
supplies/equipment as needed in emergencies. Periodically inspects
and removes dust on all unit equipment, i.e. Pyxis, code cart, IV
poles, carts, etc. Performs daily check of code cart and equipment
and restocks items as requested. Effectively assists with hygiene,
grooming and dressing. Bathes patient or assists patient/family
with bathing. Assists patient with oral hygiene, hair care, shaving
and toileting. Correctly and effectively assists patients with
feeding and is aware of any food allergies as listed in the
support/care plan. Properly identifies patients and follows proper
procedure before passing tray, or giving formula bottle or human
milk. Assists with menu selection - Prepares patients for meals
Identifies that patient has the correct tray and food before
passing trays. Feeds patients. Provides nourishment and hydration
to patient's in-between meals. Correctly prepares occupied and
unoccupied beds according to established procedures. Establishes
supportive relationships with patients and families as appropriate.
Provides care and support, as needed, to patients with a variety of
behavioral health needs. Closely monitors and maintains the safety
of patients as instructed for 1:1 care for suicide watches and
behavior management. Observes patient behaviors and conditions and
reports any concerns, changes or escalating behaviors to the RN In
conjunction with registered nurse, conducts environmental checks,
helps identifies risk factors. Incorporates comfort measures and
behavior distraction techniques to assist patient to cope.
Immediately summons for help if there is any concern about a
patient's clinical or behavioral presentation.
Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in
which the information or problems are relatively routine. Ability
to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments,
greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to
appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy
and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital
employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as
appropriate
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