About the role#
The Nurse Technician provides basic patient care and support for activities of daily living under the supervision of a nurse. You will work within the Med Surg Oncology unit to assist with patient comfort, hygiene, and clinical preparation. This role relies on established guidelines to ensure patients receive consistent care.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Measure and document patient data including weight, vital signs, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Support patient mobility and transport needs.
- Help patients with personal hygiene, feeding, and changing bed linens.
- Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and special tests.
- Collect and transport specimens to the lab.
- Retrieve medications from the pharmacy or pneumatic tube system for nursing staff.
- Keep patient rooms and nursing stations clean and orderly.
- Report any changes in a patient's condition or behavior to the charge nurse.
- Perform procedures consistent with your current level of nursing education under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- For RN students: Junior or Senior level standing with completed Med/Surg clinicals.
- For LPN students: Completion of the first semester or term.
- Good standing within your nursing program and completion of basic patient skills training.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About FMOL Health
FMOL Health is a nonprofit health system based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It operates within the healthcare industry and provides medical services to local and regional communities. The organization employs over 10,001 people. It focuses on coordinated patient care.
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