RN- CT - RADIOLOGY

About the Role

As an RN within CT and Imaging Services, you will coordinate and provide individualized nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire
• PALS certification preferred
• CGRN certification and SGNA membership encouraged/preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience with procedural sedation, patient monitoring, and recovery preferred
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments; prioritize patient needs and identify nursing diagnoses; develop individualized plans of care; establish expected outcomes and update care plans; document assessments and care plans accurately
• Direct Patient Care & Clinical Intervention: Deliver direct patient care using nursing practice standards; administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely; coordinate care with physicians, technologists, and support services; monitor patient responses and intervene appropriately; maintain patient rights, dignity, and privacy
• Procedural Nursing & Sedation Management: Perform pre-procedure assessments and patient preparation; monitor patients before, during, and after procedures; administer and monitor procedural sedation; assist with procedures, medications, contrast administration, and equipment setup; conduct post-procedure recovery monitoring and discharge instruction
• Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and families regarding procedures and recovery; provide individualized discharge teaching; reduce anxiety through compassionate communication
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and healthcare team members; participate in care planning and discharge planning; delegate care appropriately while maintaining accountability; communicate patient status effectively
• Documentation & Quality Improvement: Document assessments, treatments, medications, and outcomes accurately; participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; evaluate treatment effectiveness and revise plans as needed
• Other Duties: Maintain required certifications and competencies; participate in departmental training; perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary team culture
• Opportunities to expand procedural, critical care, and imaging nursing skills
• Generous paid time off and wellness initiatives

At Baton Rouge General, our Imaging Services nurses help patients navigate critical points in their healthcare journey through expert assessment, procedural support, and compassionate patient-centered care.