Patient Care Assocaite - ICU - Full-time - Night

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring a Nursing Support Assistant for full-time, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shifts with every other weekend. You will work under an RN to assist with patient comfort, safety, and daily needs.

Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, and admission/discharge support. Ideal candidates may have healthcare experience, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and stand/move during shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand and move during the shift

Responsibilities

• Help patients with bathing, eating, walking, and personal care
• Take and record vital signs
• Answer call lights and check on patients often
• Watch for changes in patient condition and report to the nurse
• Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collect and transport lab specimens
• Keep patient rooms and care areas clean and stocked
• Follow safety, infection control, and privacy rules
• Be kind and respectful to patients, families, and coworkers

Job description

Nursing Support Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Schedule: 7:00 pM – 7:00 aM | Every Other Weekend

Job Summary

Works with and under a Registered Nurse (RN) to help care for patients. Supports patient comfort, safety, and daily needs.

Key Duties

• Help patients with bathing, eating, walking, and personal care
• Take and record vital signs
• Answer call lights and check on patients often
• Watch for changes in patient condition and report to the nurse
• Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collect and transport lab specimens
• Keep patient rooms and care areas clean and stocked
• Follow safety, infection control, and privacy rules
• Be kind and respectful to patients, families, and coworkers

Requirements

• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand and move during the shift