About the role#
The Nurse Technician provides essential patient care and support services within the Surgical Trauma Unit. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with daily patient needs and clinical tasks. This role allows nursing students to gain practical experience while supporting the comfort and recovery of patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Measure and document vital signs, weight, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Report patient symptoms, behavioral changes, or condition updates to the Registered Nurse.
- Help patients with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and changing bed linens.
- Support physicians during examinations, treatments, and special tests.
- Collect and transport patient specimens to the lab.
- Retrieve medications from the pharmacy or tube system and deliver them to nursing staff.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and nursing stations.
- Use medical equipment safely and efficiently according to institutional standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse program as a junior or senior student.
- Completion of basic patient care skills within your nursing program.
- Good standing as a student nurse.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to use computers and understand medical terminology.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship with rolling start dates.
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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