Nurse Technician - Vital Signs & Daily Patient Care

Baton Rouge Health District; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Health District is seeking a Nurse Tech to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on basic patient care, ADLs, vital signs, and safe handling of equipment in a hospital setting.

The candidate is a student nurse in good standing, enrolled in an RN or LPN program with required clinical rotations, and holds BLS certification. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for accurate data and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Student nurse in good standing in an accredited program.
• Must be enrolled in an RN or LPN program with required clinical rotations.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and terminology knowledge.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Measure and document vital signs and patient data.
• Assist with activities of daily living and meals.
• Transport patients and assist with mobility.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and report changes to nurse.
• Support physicians with examinations and specimen collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Nursing student

RN/LPN program

Job description

Baton Rouge Health District is seeking a Nurse Tech to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on basic patient care, ADLs, vital signs, and safe handling of equipment in a hospital setting.

The candidate is a student nurse in good standing, enrolled in an RN or LPN program with required clinical rotations, and holds BLS certification. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for accurate data and team collaboration.