Student Nurse Jobs in Everett, MA

Student Nurse ICU Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Adult Medical ICU

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license . Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th is position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. Th is role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificatio n. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living ( ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner . Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action . Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines . 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards . Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed . Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times . Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed . 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner . 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use . Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff . 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures . 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab . 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure . 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times . 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment . 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs . 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff . 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs . Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner . 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit . 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, n otifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit , completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements : 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Subjected to irregular hours . 9. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols . 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication . 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions . At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Outpatient Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Immersion Program - Cardiology Ambulatory

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license . Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th is position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. Th is role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificatio n. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living ( ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner . Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action . Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines . 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards . Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed . Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times . Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed . 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner . 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use . Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff . 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures . 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab . 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure . 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times . 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment . 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs . 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff . 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs . Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner . 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit . 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, n otifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit , completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements : 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Subjected to irregular hours . 9. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols . 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication . 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions . At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range :
Student Nurse Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Transplant Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license . Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th is position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. Th is role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificatio n. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living ( ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner . Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action . Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines . 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards . Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed . Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times . Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed . 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner . 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use . Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff . 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures . 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab . 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure . 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times . 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment . 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs . 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff . 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs . Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner . 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit . 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, n otifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit , completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements : 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Subjected to irregular hours . 9. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols . 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication . 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions . At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse - Summer Immersion Adult Complex Medical Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license . Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th is position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. Th is role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificatio n. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living ( ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner . Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action . Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines . 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards . Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed . Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times . Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed . 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner . 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use . Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff . 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures . 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab . 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure . 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times . 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment . 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs . 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff . 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs . Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner . 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit . 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, n otifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit , completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements : 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Subjected to irregular hours . 9. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols . 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication . 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions . At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse ICU Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Cardiac Surgery ICU

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license . Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education . Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th is position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. Th is role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificatio n. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living ( ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner . Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action . Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines . 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards . Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed . Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times . Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed . 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner . 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use . Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner . 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff . 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures . 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab . 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure . 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times . 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment . 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs . 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff . 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs . Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner . 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit . 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, n otifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit , completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements : 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Subjected to irregular hours . 9. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols . 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication . 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions . At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Cardiac Care Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment. 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs. 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff. 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs. Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner. 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit. 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, notifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit, completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Subjected to irregular hours. 9. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication. 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Cardiomyopathy Center

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
The Cardiomyopathy Center (CMC) is a 16 bed intermediate care unit specializing in the care of patients with advanced heart failure. This unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients receiving inotropic support and diuresis, often requiring hemodynamic monitoring through a pulmonary artery catheter (PA catheter). Many of our patients are also being evaluated for heart transplants and ventricular assist device (VAD) surgery. The CMC also cares for the patients at Tufts Medical Center that are post-heart transplant and post-VAD surgery. Patients following surgery often have PA catheters, epicardial pacing wires, chest tubes. This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment. 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs. 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff. 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs. Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner. 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit. 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, notifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit, completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Subjected to irregular hours. 9. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication. 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Oncology Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Hematology/Oncology Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment. 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs. 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff. 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs. Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner. 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit. 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, notifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit, completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Subjected to irregular hours. 9. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication. 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15
Student Nurse Per Diem
Tufts Medicine

Student Nurse Summer Immersion - Neuroscience Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
This is a summer position primarily geared towards nursing students to work full-time hours on a rotating schedule (days, nights, and weekends). Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent. 2. Completion of one clinical rotation. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. 2. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 3. Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. 4. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. 5. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. 6. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list 7. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 8. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 9. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 10. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. 11. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. 12. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. 13. Maintains biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for BP cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 14. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse 15. Performs 12 lead EKG 16. Connects monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse 17. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication 18. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. 19. Supports and promotes open communication with co-workers to ensure a positive environment. 20. Negotiates all scheduled breaks with nurse to ensure adequate coverage to meet the patient and unit needs. 21. Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff. 22. Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs. Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner. 23. Covers for the Unit Coordinator in answering the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors to the unit. 24. Adheres to department expectations regarding attendance, notifies the nurse whenever he/she leaves unit, completes mandatory education, utilizes resources and supplies in a cost effective manner, attends educational offerings when staffing on the floor allow, attends staff meetings when appropropriate (or reads minutes after). Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Subjected to irregular hours. 9. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1.Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication. 4. Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15