Patient Care Associate - Skilled Nursing Night

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate, team-oriented individual with a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and anticipate patient needs
• Strong communication skills and initiative to support coworkers and patients
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required
• Knowledge of patient care protocols, safety procedures, and HIPAA compliance

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

• Work collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to deliver patient care that improves the quality of life for patients and families.
• Provide direct personal care to patients, including bathing, feeding, hygiene, and mobility assistance
• Assist with patient comfort measures and perform technical skills in line with care plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to primary nurse promptly
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Respond to patient call lights and anticipate patient needs
• Handle specimen collection and transport following universal precautions
• Retrieve medications from pharmacy per policy
• Document patient care activities, including vital signs, intake/output, and progress notes
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute data to care planning
• Perform unit clerk duties such as greeting visitors, tracking charges, processing physician orders, and maintaining communication
• Keep patient care areas stocked and orderly
• Follow safety, environmental, and infection control procedures, including waste removal and aseptic techniques
• Participate in emergency response efforts and support patient transport

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.

• 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

• Certified nursing assistant
• BLS