Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic- Summer 2025 College COACH program

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Feb 27, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. College COACH Summer Internship: Who we are Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) is currently ranked as the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It provides comprehensive and specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents and is a leader in pediatric research, contributing to significant advancements in medical science. BCH also offers a specialized programs and services, including cariology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics. The hospital is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and plays a key role in training the future pediatric healthcare professionals. BCH's family-centered care emphasizes a holistic approach, providing extensive support services for families so they have comprehensive care and support through their medical journey. The opportunity The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 9-Friday, August 8, 2025. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. The Endocrine Clinic is an outpatient/ambulatory setting. Patients attend medical, nurse, nutrition, and social work appointments for a variety of endocrine diagnosis including diabetes. What you'll do The college COACH Intern would be an upper-level nursing major who has completed a medical-surgical clinical rotation or is a certified nursing assistant. This Intern would assist with: Vital signs POCT (fingersticks to assess HgbA1C) Download diabetes technology and room patients. Opportunity to shadow the nurses to watch teaching sessions. Position is Fully on-site What you'll get The intern would strengthen their patient care and communication skills. Increase their knowledge of ambulatory nursing as a career. Have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of endocrine medicine. Who you are You are an undergraduate college student interested in working in healthcare. Ability to perform vital signs. CPR certified. Completion of a college clinical rotation that required taking vital signs. Recruitment process Internship opportunities: We aim to have all summer internship opportunities posted by February 28. They will be posted on a rolling basis as managers determine their availability to host an intern. Resume review & interviews: Applications will be screened, forwarded to managers as appropriate, and interviews will be scheduled. Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.