A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Kennedy Facial Plastic Surgery Breaux Bridge, LA Job Details Permanent | Full-time $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Nursing RN License BLS Certification OR experience ACLS Certification Medical-surgical Attention to detail Associate's degree Surgical nursing expertise
$65,000/year ($31.25/hour, based on a standard 40-hour workweek)
Schedule:
Standard clinic days, including in-office OR duties — no on-call required
About Us:
Kennedy Facial Plastic Surgery, led by Paige Kennedy, M.D., provides facial plastic surgery and aesthetic services in a patient-focused, detail-oriented practice. We're looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Surgical RN to help us deliver an exceptional, safe surgical experience for our patients from day one.
Responsibilities:
Assist Dr. Kennedy with in-office surgical and aesthetic procedures, maintaining sterile technique and OR readiness Room patients — bring patients back to the exam room, take and document vitals/history, and prepare the room for consultations and treatments Assist Dr. Kennedy during patient consultations, including documentation and patient education on treatment options Monitor patients during non-surgical procedures such as injectables (Botox, filler) and other in-office aesthetic treatments Prepare patients for procedures, including pre-operative assessment, patient education, and consent verification Administer medications and monitor patients per physician orders and within your Louisiana RN scope of practice Provide post-operative care, wound care guidance, and patient follow-up instructions Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the practice's EHR Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of medications, including any controlled substances Maintain compliance with OSHA, infection-control, and sterile-processing standards Ordering of necessary clinical and operating room supplies Coordinate with front-office staff on scheduling and patient flow for surgical and aesthetic visits Uphold patient safety and quality standards throughout the surgical experience
What We're Looking For:
Active, unencumbered Louisiana RN license (or a multistate license valid in Louisiana under the Nurse Licensure Compact) Current BLS and ACLS certification required; OR/surgical experience required Prior experience in a surgical, OR, or aesthetic/plastic surgery setting preferred Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and sterile technique Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered approach Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information Comfortable with EHR/practice management software Nextech experience preferred
What We Offer:
$65,000/year ($31.25/hour) Paid time off (PTO/sick leave combined): 15 days per year Health insurance eligibility after 90 days of employment (plan details to be finalized) SEP retirement plan eligibility (per plan terms) Generous employee discount program on select services after 90 days of employment A rare opportunity to help shape clinical protocols at a newly founded, female-led practice Kennedy Facial Plastic Surgery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
To Apply:
Please submit your resumé to along with a brief note on your interest in the role.
Pay:
$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
