About the role#
The Nurse Technician (RN Student) supports the Med Surg Oncology team by providing basic patient care and nonprofessional services. Working under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with the personal needs and comfort of patients while following established institutional guidelines and safety standards.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Measure, collect, and document patient data such as vital signs, weight, and oxygen saturation, reporting any changes or symptoms to the nursing staff.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, elimination, and linen changes.
- Assist with patient mobility, transportation, and positioning.
- Help physicians with examinations, treatments, and special tests, including the collection and transport of specimens.
- Retrieve medications from the pneumatic tube system or pharmacy for delivery to nursing staff.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and nursing stations.
- Perform clinical procedures consistent with your level of nursing education under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in quality improvement programs and adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program as a student nurse in good standing.
- For RN students: Completion of the second clinical rotation (Med/Surg) and placement in the Junior or Senior year.
- For LPN students: Completion of the first semester or term.
- Completion of basic patient skills training within your nursing program.
- Valid BLS Certification.
- Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid
Relevant fieldsNursing
