Patient Care Associate - ICU - Full-time - Day

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant to work full-time. The role supports RN-led patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and daily needs are met.

Shifts run 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with every other weekend required. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help with admissions and discharges while upholding safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, feeding, walking and personal care
• Take and record vital signs as directed
• Answer call lights and check on patients frequently
• Observe patient condition changes and report to RN
• Assist with 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

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Observation

Job description

Nursing Support Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 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