Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a current Louisiana registered nurse license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Hold current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support certifications.
Demonstrate strong assessment, communication, organizational, and clinical judgment skills.
Commit to patient safety, privacy, and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
Assess patients, obtain medical histories, and prepare patients for pain management procedures.
Prepare supplies and equipment, maintain an aseptic environment, and assist physicians during procedures.
Administer medications and intravenous therapies according to physician orders and hospital policies.
Monitor patients, recognize changes in condition or post-injection complications, and respond appropriately.
Provide procedure-specific education and complete pre- and post-procedure calls.
Document patient care accurately and coordinate procedure and clinic scheduling.
Maintain clean, stocked, and safe procedure and patient care areas.
Support departmental teamwork, orientation, and cross-training across perioperative areas.
Desired Qualifications
Two years of nursing experience.
Description
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana seeks a compassionate, skilled, dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Pain Management team. You’ll prepare patients for procedures, assist physicians, and provide attentive nursing care while helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported.
Help patients move toward relief—with skilled care and compassion at every step.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Specialty hospital environment
Close collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team
Hands-on involvement before, during, and after procedures
Opportunity to educate and support patients throughout their care
Focus on patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes
What You’ll Do
Assess patients, obtain medical histories, and prepare patients for pain management procedures
Prepare supplies and equipment, maintain an aseptic environment, and assist physicians during procedures
Administer medications and IV therapies according to physician orders and hospital policies
Monitor patients, recognize changes in condition or post-injection complications, and respond appropriately
Provide procedure-specific education and complete pre- and post-procedure calls
Document patient care accurately and coordinate procedure and clinic scheduling
Maintain clean, stocked, and safe procedure and patient care areas
Support departmental teamwork, orientation, and cross-training across perioperative areas
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Louisiana RN license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Current American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications
Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and clinical judgment skills
Commitment to patient safety, privacy, and compassionate care
Preferred
Two years of nursing experience
Location: 10105 Park Rowe Circle, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
If you’re an RN who values teamwork, attentive care, and helping patients through their pain management journey, apply today.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply for job openings.
Spine Hospital of Louisiana welcomes Joshua Todd as Senior Vice President of Operations.
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana is proud to announce that Joshua Todd, DNP-A, CRNA, MBA, has joined the hospital as Senior Vice President of Operations.
A Baton Rouge native and highly respected healthcare leader, Todd brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership and a strong commitment to advancing patient care. He previously served as Vice President of Operations and Chief Nurse Anesthetist at DPI Anesthesia.
Todd's career includes experience at Houston Methodist's DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, where he provided anesthesia care for patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and organ transplants. His clinical background, combined with executive leadership experience, positions him to support continued growth and innovation at the Spine Hospital of Louisiana.
"Joshua's leadership, experience and dedication to patient care align directly with our mission," said Terri Hicks, CEO. "He understands what it takes to deliver exceptional outcomes while supporting both patients and providers. We are excited to welcome him to our team."
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Todd is deeply committed to education and mentorship. He serves as affiliate faculty for Franciscan Missionaries of Its Lady University's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia program and as adjunct faculty for LSU's MBA program, where he developed and launched a healthcare operations course.
Todd has been recognized for his leadership and impact within the Baton Rouge community, including being named a 2024 Greater Baton Rouge Forty Under 40 honoree and a 2026 "Shining Star" recipient in FranU's Hall of Distinction.
The addition of Todd reflects the Spine Hospital of Louisiana's continued investment in leadership, innovation and delivering high-quality, specialized care to patients across the region.