Nursing Tech

Greater New Orleans Teen Challenge; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Orleans Teen Challenge is seeking a dedicated Nursing Technician to join our healthcare team. This role supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality care in a safe, respectful, and therapeutic setting.

You will assist with patient care activities, monitor patients, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers. A 12-hour night shift is required, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health, residential, or medical setting is preferred.
• CNA certification or nursing assistant experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living needs.
• Monitor patients and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide support with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in accordance with facility and LDH standards.
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the values of Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Nursing Technician to join our healthcare team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our nursing staff and ensuring that each patient receives high-quality care in a safe, respectful, and therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living needs.
• Monitor patients and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide support with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in accordance with facility and LDH standards.
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the values of Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health, residential, or medical setting preferred.
• CNA certification or nursing assistant experience a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

FULL TIME - 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFTS

PRN (PART TIME) - MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY!

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others on their recovery journey, we’d love to hear from you.