Patient Care Associate - Resource Pool Full time

Do you have a passion for hands-on care and making a real difference in patients’ lives every day?

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate, team-oriented individual with a commitment to patient-centered care

• Previous job experience preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Basic EMT, Military Medic experience, or nursing student with completion of fundamentals in an RN program desired

• Strong communication, observational, and technical care skills

• Comfortable performing clerical duties and supporting patient safety and hygiene

• Knowledge of HIPAA and infection control procedures

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:

Provide essential patient care and support under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all patients.

• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and other daily care activities

• Perform technical care tasks per patient plan of care, including vital signs, I&O documentation, and comfort measures

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse

• Set up and remove non-invasive monitoring equipment and assist with specimen collection and transport

• Support emergency response efforts according to hospital policy

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers

• Retrieve medications from pharmacy as per policy

• Complete documentation accurately in patient records

• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, assisting visitors, processing orders, and managing supply stock

• Practice safety and infection control protocols, including waste disposal, aseptic technique, and cleaning of patient care areas

• Assist with patient transport and equipment preparation

• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your healthcare career with us.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Previous job experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Basic EMT Certification or Military Medic experience or Nursing Student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical in RN program desired.

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information, patients related complaints, information related to patient location, and religious beliefs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, transporting patients, transporting medications and blood, and monitoring clinical alarms.