Patient Care Associate - Resource Pool - PRN

Baton-Rouge-General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

At Baton Rouge General, we seek compassionate, team-oriented individuals for hands-on nursing support in a PRN capacity. You will provide essential patient care under RN supervision, assist with daily activities, and ensure safety and dignity for patients.

Preferred backgrounds include CNA, EMT, military medic, or nursing students with RN fundamentals completed. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential for this vital bedside role at BRG, focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT/Military Medic experience or nursing student with RN fundamentals 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and daily care activities.
• Perform vital signs, monitor I&O, and comfort measures as per plan of care.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the nurse.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Technical care

Clerical duties

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic EMT

Military Medic experience

Nursing student with RN fundamentals

Job description

• Job Category Nursing Support
• Employee Type PRN

Description

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

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

Support emergency response efforts according to hospital policy

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

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.