Woman’s Mother/Baby Unit incorporates the couplet care model to provide exceptional care to postpartum patients and their newborns. Our 84-bed unit focuses on the delivery of safe, quality-driven patient- and family-centered care that is individualized, equitable, and inclusive.
Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech position include, but are not limited to:
- Supports Mother/Baby couplet care and family-centered care by assisting with individualized patient care, education, and comfort while treating patients and families with dignity and respect.
- Assists with basic patient care activities such as hygiene, feeding support, vital signs, intake and output, linen changes, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Performs assigned clinical tasks including maternal vital signs, catheter care, IV discontinuation, newborn heel sticks, glucose checks, and documentation, reporting abnormal findings to the RN.
- Assists with patient admissions and discharges, maintains accurate chart organization, and verifies patient identification.
- Maintains clean, stocked, and safe unit environment, including equipment cleaning and supply management.
- Adheres to infant safety and security protocols, including ID verification, safe infant transport, and monitoring the electronic infant security system.
- Follows all hospital policies, safety standards, and documentation procedures, including behavioral health protocols when applicable.
Hours
Days/Evenings combination of shifts between the hours of 7 am and 11 pm; Including every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Pay Range
$14.18 to $20.03 based on experience
A Work Experience With Purpose
Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.
We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.
We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.
For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org.
$150 Employee Referral Bonus
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
