Patient Care Associate - Oncology NIGHTS

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

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Nursing Support professional to assist the nursing team with direct and indirect patient care. You will help with daily living activities, safety, and clerical duties to support seamless patient services across all age populations.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, requires a High School Diploma or GED, and may prefer CNA or EMT credentials. Join a team recognized for quality and community dedication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Basic EMT Certification, Military Medic experience, or RN nursing student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical.
• Experience providing personal care assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, feeding, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Report changes in patient condition to primary nurse promptly and accurately.
• Assist with non-invasive monitoring equipment usage and removal.
• Answer call lights and assist in admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Collect and transport specimens and retrieve medications per policy.
• Document patient care, vital signs, intake/output, and support the nurse's plan of care.
• Perform clerical duties: greet visitors, manage supplies, answer phones, and assist with charge capture.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures, including waste removal and equipment maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN nursing student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical

Job description

• Job Category Nursing Support
• Employee Type Full-Time

Are you committed to compassionate care and ready to support nursing staff in providing quality service to patients?

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate, courteous, and patient-centered mindset
• Experience providing personal care assistance preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Basic EMT Certification, Military Medic experience, or RN nursing student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical

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.

Support the nursing team by providing direct and indirect patient care and performing clerical duties. Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients and staff. Serve patients across all age populations as defined by the department's scope of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care including bathing, feeding, hygiene, and mobility assistance
• Report changes in patient condition to primary nurse promptly and accurately
• Assist with the use and removal of non-invasive monitoring equipment
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and assist in admission, transfer, and discharge
• Collect and transport specimens according to universal precautions and retrieve medications per policy
• Accurately document patient care, vital signs, intake/output, and support the nurse's plan of care
• Perform clerical duties including greeting visitors, managing supplies, answering phones, and ensuring charge capture
• Follow safety and infection control procedures, including waste removal, equipment maintenance, and proper technique
• Perform additional duties as assigned

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.