<p>Department Summary:</p> <p>The Neuroscience floor is a 31-bed Medical/Surgical Unit with patients ranging in age from newborn up. Patients are from the following primary services: Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Oncology. Patients originate from the PACU, MICU, NICU, direct admits and through the Emergency Room. Our Neuroscience teams work within the concept of family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex. It is an exciting place to learn and grow professionally as we strive to provide exceptional care through evidence-based practices and innovations throughout all our programs.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse. </li><li>Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and performing other related duties according to specific needs of unit. </li><li>Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed. </li><li>Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse. </li><li>40hrs; rotating days/nights and every other weekend (2 - 8 hour & 2 - 12 hour shifts or 5 - 8 hour shifts, based on preference). </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>A HS Diploma or equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>1 year CA experience, CAN, MA, PCT or EMT certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation. </li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to work on a team. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: This is a permanent position and we are unable consider temporary hires, for example, summer only.</p> <p>Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.</p>