Patient Care Associate - Resource Pool - PRN

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our patient-centered team as CNA/EMT roles. The position emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and dignified daily care under RN supervision.

We welcome applicants with CNA certification, EMT training, or nursing student experience. Strong communication and clerical skills are valued, with HIPAA and infection control knowledge prioritized.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or EMT training or nursing student with RN fundamentals completed.
• Strong communication, observation, and technical care skills.
• Previous job experience preferred.
• HIPAA and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and support under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all patients.
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and other daily care activities.
• Perform technical care tasks per patient plan of care, including vital signs, I&O documentation, and comfort measures.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse.
• Set up and remove non-invasive monitoring equipment and assist with specimen collection and transport.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Retrieve medications from pharmacy as per policy.
• Complete documentation accurately in patient records.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, assisting visitors, processing orders, and managing supply stock.
• Practice safety and infection control protocols, including waste disposal, aseptic technique, and cleaning of patient care areas.
• Assist with patient transport and equipment preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic EMT

Nursing student (RN fundamentals completed)

Job description

• Do you have a passion for hands-on care and making a real difference in patients' lives every day?**

• Do you have a passion for hands-on care and making a real difference in patients' lives every day?**

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate, team-oriented individual with a commitment to patient-centered care
• Previous job experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Basic EMT, Military Medic experience, or nursing student with completion of fundamentals in an RN program desired
• Strong communication, observational, and technical care skills
• Comfortable performing clerical duties and supporting patient safety and hygiene
• Knowledge of HIPAA and infection control procedures

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

Check out our employee perks here!

What You Will Do:

Provide essential patient care and support under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all patients.

• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and other daily care activities
• Perform technical care tasks per patient plan of care, including vital signs, I&O documentation, and comfort measures
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse
• Set up and remove non-invasive monitoring equipment and assist with specimen collection and transportSupport emergency response efforts according to hospital policy li>
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• Retrieve medications from pharmacy as per policy li>
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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.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.