Nursing Students - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030, a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Nursing Student

Department: Various Departments

Schedule: Per Diem, Rotating Shifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and following hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) participates in the delivery of patient care. The role encompasses the provision of direct clinical and supports services to patients and families across the healthcare continuum, functioning as an effective member of the health care team by contributing to the efficient operation of the patient care unit, and accountability for fiscally sound, quality patient/family clinical outcomes.

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires a minimum of one of the following:

• One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant in an acute hospital setting, or
• Current enrollment in a nursing program and has completed two cycles of clinical rotation or
• Successful completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training or
• Successful completion of an approved certified Medical Assistant Training program.