RN-Operating Room (Full time)

Do you excel in the operating room and thrive on making a difference one procedure at a time?

What We’re Looking For:

• Skilled and compassionate RN committed to perioperative excellence
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Louisiana RN licensure required
• Completion of AORN Periop 101 Course (provided during orientation) or current CNOR certification/OR experience (manager discretion)
• Proficient in intraoperative care, aseptic technique, patient assessment, and procedural sedation
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and surgical coordination skills

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

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What You Will Do:

Coordinate and deliver compassionate, expert care across the surgical continuum—from pre-op to intra-op and post-op recovery.

• Conduct thorough physical, psychosocial, and functional assessments
• Identify nursing diagnoses and develop prioritized care plans with interdisciplinary input
• Document all care accurately in the medical record
• Implement interventions including medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and direct care
• Monitor patients pre-operatively for emotional readiness and physical safety, verifying allergies, NPO status, and surgical data
• Provide intraoperative nursing care, apply aseptic techniques, manage sterile fields, and monitor patient status
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation
• Set up surgical equipment and supplies based on procedural needs
• Ensure safety practices for infection control, environmental risk, and documentation of implants and devices
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in ongoing evaluation of outcomes and revise care plans as needed
• 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 surgical nursing career with us.