Patient Care Assistant, ICU (PRN)
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Patient Care Assistant role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, supporting the OMCBR ICU. Compensation is not specified. Ochsner Health describes its work as delivering compassionate care through collaborative teams. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the assistant helps maintain patient safety and supports basic patient care. The role contributes to the nursing plan of care, communicates changes and care needs, maintains a clean and safe patient area, and documents patient-related tasks.
What you'll do
- Support the plan of care as delegated by nursing staff and within verified skills
- maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment
- provide care appropriate to patient needs and age
- communicate patient-care needs with patients, families, and staff
- document patient-related tasks
- adapt communication and care to patient privacy and permissions.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- patient care assistantbaton rouge laochsner health systemicuprnpatient safetybasic patient carelicensed nurse supervisionhigh school diplomablscpiweekend and holiday availabilityon-call availability
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
High school diploma or equivalent required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The posting notes flexible schedule availability, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
About the employer
Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Occupation code
- 31-1131.00
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Listing ID: 9fc13aba-cbd4-4c9c-a721-c9acbaf9f437