RN - Operating Room

• Job Category Registered Nurse
• Employee Type Full-Time

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

Skilled and compassionate RN committed to perioperative excellence

1 year of nursing experience preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

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

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

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