About the role#
The Nurse Technician provides basic patient care and supports the personal needs of patients within the Progressive Care Unit. You will work under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with daily living activities and ensure patient comfort. This role follows established guidelines to maintain high standards of care.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Perform daily care tasks including bathing, feeding, and changing bed linen.
- Measure, collect, and document vital signs and other patient data.
- Report symptoms, reactions, and behavioral changes to the nursing staff.
- Help patients with mobility and transportation needs.
- Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and special tests.
- Collect and transport patient specimens to the lab.
- Retrieve medications from the pharmacy or pneumatic tube system as directed.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and nursing stations.
- Use medical equipment safely and follow institutional policies.
- Participate in quality improvement programs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse program as a Junior or Senior student.
- Completion of a Med/Surg clinical rotation and basic patient skills training.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Good standing within your nursing program.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong communication, customer service, and computer 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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