Patient Care Associate II - Skilled Nursing

Are you dedicated to supporting patient care and making a difference in every moment?

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

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:

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

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.

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