Registered Nurse - Surgery

Terrebonne General Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Baton Rouge area seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgery department. The RN plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures; collaborates with physicians and teams to ensure high-quality perioperative care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor conditions, administer medications, and ensure infection control. Louisiana RN license required; full-time day shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed RN in Louisiana

Job description

Registered Nurse - SurgeryWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.### Registered Nurse - SurgeryApply: 8166 Main St: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102730Day (United States of America)**Department:**100 - 620000 TG - Surgery**Position Description:**The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Key Responsibilities: • Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed. • Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions. • Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy. • Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being. • Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs. • Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams. • Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown. • Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics. • Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time. • Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care. Qualifications: 1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.