Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

CMA Full-time
SouthStar Urgent Care

Medical Assistant

SouthStar Urgent Care New Roads, LA
Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care services, determining medical conditions, and preparing patients for examination and treatment under the direction of the Provider. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care Phlebotomy Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs Perform other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications: Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required. Certificate/License: Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following programs is preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA). Current BLS certification is required. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred #CS
RN Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

RN Staff

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Pierremont Nursing Service NS-6W Med Surg Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Night, 7P-7A Posted 12/08/2025 Req # 7676 Willis Knighton Pierremont (WKP) 6 West is an 18-bed Acute Care unit. Our goal in this unit is a 1:5 nurse-patient ratio. There is a wide variety of diagnoses on this unit where the opportunity to increase your knowledge is abundant. You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, implement care plans, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your role involves critical thinking to prioritize patient needs, meticulous documentation in the electronic health record, and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Providing patient and family education, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and fostering a collaborative environment rooted in good teamwork are integral to this position. There is a 12-week orientation period where you will have one-on-one mentoring with a seasoned staff nurse. WKP promotes a healthy work culture model in which we expect and maintain a respectful environment for each other, our patients, and their families in every form of communication and interaction. If you are positive, collaborative, and willing to learn, we would love to have you join our amazing TEAM!
RN Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

RN Staff

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Pierremont Nursing Service NS-6W Med Surg Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 7A-7P Posted 12/08/2025 Req # 7675 Willis Knighton Pierremont (WKP) 6 West is an 18-bed Acute Care unit. Our goal in this unit is a 1:5 nurse-patient ratio. There is a wide variety of diagnoses on this unit where the opportunity to increase your knowledge is abundant. You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, implement care plans, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your role involves critical thinking to prioritize patient needs, meticulous documentation in the electronic health record, and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Providing patient and family education, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and fostering a collaborative environment rooted in good teamwork are integral to this position. There is a 12-week orientation period where you will have one-on-one mentoring with a seasoned staff nurse. WKP promotes a healthy work culture model in which we expect and maintain a respectful environment for each other, our patients, and their families in every form of communication and interaction. If you are positive, collaborative, and willing to learn, we would love to have you join our amazing TEAM!
CNA Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Nurse Assistant

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Pierremont Nursing Service NS-Stroke Unit Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Night, 7p-7a Posted 12/08/2025 Req # 7751 At Willis Knighton Pierremont (WKP), our Stroke unit is located on the 6th floor. Our support staff are an intricate part of our team! As a Nursing Assistant, duties, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting nurses by providing direct patient care such as assisting with activities of daily living (bathing, positioning, ambulating, toileting, meal assistance, recording vital signs). Additional responsibilities include communication and collaboration with nursing and allied health professionals regarding assessment findings, patient health concerns, and following the patient's plan of care. CPI training and 1:1 monitoring education is required but can be obtained once employed. Hospital orientation, in addition to unit specific orientation will be provided. WKP has a model of healthy work culture in which we expect and maintain a respectful environment for each other as well as our patients and their families in every form of communication and all interactions. If you are positive, collaborative, and willing to learn, then we would love to have you come join our TEAM!
CNA Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

NA: Nurse Assistant

Willis Knighton Health LA
Live Oak Live Oak Nursing Service Live Oak Nursing Service Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Night, 11P-7A Posted 12/02/2025 Req # 7861 Our Live Oak skilled nursing and rehabilitation is seeking a certified nursing assistant to provide quality and compassionate care to our geriatric residents. Live Oak retirement community is located on 600 East Flournoy Lucas Road in Shreveport. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, bathing, feeding, dressing, linen changes, incontinence care, room organization, mobility assistance and providing emotional support to our residents. Certified nursing assistants work side by side with our Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. The patient assignments are based on the physical and cognitive ability of the residents. The certified nursing assistant with experience is our preferred candidate, but a new graduate with an excellent work history and eager to go the extra mile will be considered. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of comfort. All shifts are 8 hours, but the shift hours do vary. Our residents have chosen Live Oak as their home, and we are committed to providing an exceptional quality of life. If you are gentle, kindhearted, dependable, and competent, this could be your next job!
RN Director of Nursing ER Full-time
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Director Nursing 4 - Main Campus ER

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Baton Rouge, LA
Job Description Director Nursing 4 Emergency Department-Lake Main Campus Baton Rouge, La What Makes Us Different? Benefits With Our Lady of the Lake, we offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Additionally, you can expect: Growth opportunities Affordable employee benefits A community culture where you don’t feel lost in a large health system Supervises and coordinates patient care services of one or more nursing units on a 24-hour basis. The Dir, Nursing ensures that physicians' orders are followed; ensures that patient conditions and progress are accurately reported; ensures that patient care is administered by all professional and non-professional personnel in the unit according to organization and regulatory policies and guidelines; and has staffing and budget control responsibilities for the unit. #CB Responsibilities Leadership Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to develop and maintain a delivery system for individualized, appropriate, and compassionate patient care. Supports and encourages staff, patients, and significant others in the determination of treatment and rehabilitation goals for desired outcomes. Provides leadership and participates in emergency measures for sudden adverse patient developments. Provides leadership and demonstrates critical thinking ability in all areas of responsibility, treats all co-workers with respect, strives to enhance co-worker performance through cooperation and effective communication, and demonstrates hospitality and courtesy in all interactions. Unit Management and Daily Operations Estimates future departmental personnel, equipment, and supply needs in order to ensure the attainment of operating goals. Develops, recommends, and implements the annual capital equipment, personnel, and operating budget for the department. Conducts periodic reviews of departmental performance, analyzes budget variances, and implements responsive action. Demonstrates clinical expertise in facilitating the timely availability, access, and utilization of multidisciplinary health care services, alternative levels of care, and community resources in a manner that ensures optimal continuity and expediency in the health care delivery process. Implements strategies that use current scientific knowledge to prevent and reduce the risk of infection transmission. Promptly and appropriately reports infections between and among staff, patients, and visitors in order to improve patient outcomes. Consults with nursing management, nursing staff, and Clinical Nurse Specialists in the development of instructional materials for patients and family members which will provide the specific knowledge and skill required to increase their understanding of the patient's illness, meet the patient's ongoing health care needs, and improve patient health outcomes. Develops and maintains documentation required for successful employee development and administrative and divisional communication. Supervises and participates in the efficient recording of pertinent patient care data utilizing the computerized medical record and manual documentation in order to promote timely and efficient access to required information throughout the organization. Preserves the confidentiality of data and information identified as sensitive in order to ensure the protection of patient dignity and privacy. Monitors and coordinates the effective use, maintenance, and repair of equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources that support patient care in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Maintains own clinical expertise and ensures the demonstrated clinical competency of staff members to deliver patient care services in accordance with the specific identified needs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes appropriate resources as needed for assistance in the planning and delivery of care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Performance Improvement and Quality Provides ongoing assessments of the patient care delivery system in order to identify existing and potential health care needs within the scope of care for the unit. Evaluates and makes recommendations for current and potential unit staffing needs, assesses and introduces technological and procedural changes that enhance the efficiency and quality of patient care services and outcomes, and supervises the ongoing assessment of patients for physical, psychological, and social status needs and discharge planning. Coordinates and manages high quality health care services that recognize individual patient rights while acting as a role model for the nursing personnel. Educates staff and monitors care delivery in order to ensure that patients exercise their rights to be informed and to participate and make decisions in all aspects of their medical care. Ensures that patient care demonstrates respect for personal values and beliefs and is focused on the unique needs of each individual and their family. Utilizes continued analysis and evaluation of patient care outcomes to enhance the quality and efficiency of services and optimize the utilization of hospital resources. Participates actively in unit-specific and multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement and quality assurance studies in a manner that promotes compliance with hospital and divisional regulations and standards. Ensures that all staff members are oriented and continuously educated regarding their roles in sustaining and improving the overall environment. Assesses the learning and development needs of staff members and is responsible for the provision of appropriate educational services. Establishes departmental standards for the evaluation of personnel performance and monitors the performance of reporting personnel. Promotes and encourages the growth and development of staff members by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities such as professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards. Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Experience - 2 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse Education - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Licensure - Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certification