Field-Based Nurse (RN or LPN) Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: OPTIONS is seeking a Field-Based Nurse (RN or LPN) in Hammond, LA. Offering a Monday-Friday schedule, on-call rotation, and competitive pay of $27.50-$38.75 per hour. This role involves providing care for adults with developmental disabilities in community settings, focusing on relationship-centered care. Full-time benefits include paid training, holidays, and health coverage. Apply now for a purpose-driven career with a meaningful impact.
Job Description
Field-Based Nurse (RN or LPN) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 19362 W Shelton Rd, Hammond, LA 70401 Field-Based Nurse (RN or LPN)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (some flexibility required)
On-Call:
Shared rotation, 24/7 coverage — consult-based with occasional response
Location:
Hammond, LA Pay:
LPN:
$27.50/hour
RN:
$38.75/hour Escape Shift Work. Practice Nursing Like It Was Meant to Be. If you’re a nurse who’s tired of 12-hour shifts, bedside burnout, or being a number on a staffing board, this is your sign . OPTIONS is hiring a licensed RN or LPN to support adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting — not a hospital, not a clinic, and not home health. This role is independent, field-based, relationship-centered — and deeply rooted in OPTIONS’ mission of helping people live with dignity, purpose, and real connection. You’ll support a small number of residents in local group homes — no facility chaos, no conveyor-belt care. What You’ll Do Conduct routine health assessments and document medical needs Monitor for illness, med changes, or health concerns Attend and support participants at medical appointments Act as a liaison between doctors, pharmacies, families, and support teams Audit medication logs and e-MARS to ensure regulatory compliance Provide nursing procedures as needed (per license level) Rotate on-call responsibilities with team nurses — phone-based, consult-first approach Why This Is Different No nights. No weekends. No shift-change chaos. No juggling 15 patients. No last-minute OT. You’ll work in the field , on your schedule, with full support behind you. OPTIONS gives nurses what they rarely get: trust, flexibility, and a mission worth showing up for. ✅ Full-Time Staff Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Additional pay on weekends (if covering weekend needs) Mileage reimbursement Overtime opportunities Paid time off Health, dental, and vision for eligible staff 403(b) retirement + employer match Supplemental coverage : life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability 24/7 access to supportive management — not just on paper Referral program bonuses A purpose-driven career with long-term community impact You’re a Fit If You… Hold a current Louisiana LPN or RN license Have 2-5 years of nursing experience Own a vehicle and have a clean driving record Work well independently and communicate with clarity Are organized, flexible , and tech-comfortable (we document electronically) Want more meaning — not more chaos About
OPTIONS OPTIONS
is a non-profit agency located in Hammond, LA , serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 40 years. We are committed to inclusion, dignity, and full community participation. ️ Equal Opportunity Statement OPTIONS provides equal opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by law. Ready to Do Nursing Differently? If you’re ready to take your skills out of the facility and into the field — where your time, your values, and your effort actually matter — apply now.
Apply Here:
options4u.org/join-our-team OPTIONS MIssion OPTIONS helps people with disabilities live and work in the community. OPTIONS Vision OPTIONS will continue as the premier provider of opportunities that enables people with disabilities to be valued, respected, and integral members of the community. OPTIONS Core Values Respect
- Communication
- Team Work
- Dependability