Nurse Tech (Registered Nursing students)

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant Student PRN to work alongside Registered Nurses and deliver essential patient care. You will support daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help with mobility to enhance the patient experience.

This role emphasizes teamwork, HIPAA awareness, and proactive communication. You’ll contribute to a safe, clean environment and participate in interdisciplinary care planning while pursuing your RN clinical studies.

Qualifications

• Must be a nursing student who has completed the first clinical course.
• Proficient in basic patient care skills including vital signs and hygiene.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient safety protocols; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, ambulating, and hygiene.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, and blood glucose where applicable.
• Support nurses with procedures including sputum spirometry, dressing changes, and safety checks.
• Aid in patient transport, admission, and discharge processes.
• Maintain patient safety and cleanliness of the care environment.
• Communicate patient condition changes promptly to nursing staff.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Nursing student who has completed the first clinical course in an RN program

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Mobility assistance tools

Job description

• Are you passionate about helping patients and making a difference in their care experience?**

• Are you passionate about helping patients and making a difference in their care experience?**

What We\'re Looking For

• Compassionate, collaborative, and adaptable team player
• Nursing student who has successfully completed the first clinical course in an RN program.
• Proficient in basic patient care skills, including vital signs, hygiene, and assisting with mobility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to report changes in patient condition.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and patient safety protocols
• Flexible with scheduling and responsive in high-demand settings
• Willingness to take initiative and participate in team-based care.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

What You Will Do

As a Nursing Assistant Student PRN, you will collaborate with Registered Nurses to provide essential patient care and ensure a positive healthcare experience for patients and families.

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, ambulating, and hygiene.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose levels.
• Support nurses with procedures including incentive spirometry, dressing changes, pulse oximetry, and nasogastric tube insertion.
• Aid in patient transport, admission, and discharge processes.
• Maintain patient safety and cleanliness of the care environment.
• Communicate patient condition changes to nursing staff promptly and accurately.
• Perform waste removal and specimen collection in line with safety protocols.
• Retrieve medications and maintain equipment per hospital policies.
• Contribute to patient education and discharge planning under RN direction.
• Support clerical tasks including answering intercoms, greeting visitors, and stocking supplies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and uphold patient rights.

What Sets BRG Apart

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.