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Pointe Coupee Healthcare

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pay: $25–$27/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: New Roads, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$52,610 / year median in Louisiana

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Pointe Coupee Healthcare is now hiring floor Licensed Practical Nurses for our day and night shift which are the hours of 7AM-7PM & 7PM-7AM (12 Hour Shifts). This is a full time Licensed Practical Nurse position with benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401K, holiday pay and vacation among others. •Daily Shift Incentives Available•

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, (RN), render nursing care to residents; observe and report symptoms and conditions; take and accurately record temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure; assist in the administering of medications and record reactions; maintain records reflection the residents' conditions; bathe and feed acutely ill residents; and assist in improving the welfare of the residents; instruct and train students for CNA program; keep accurate records of CNA program and hours of students; and other duties as assigned. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities:

Provide nursing care in accordance with nursing facility and nursing service policies and procedures. Prepare and administer medications according to procedure and be aware of pharmacologic and therapeutic effect. Record nursing information on resident's nursing care plans and clinical records, including nursing notes, graphic sheets, medication and treatment records; transcribe physician's orders. Observe, report, and record resident reaction to drugs, tests, treatments, and therapeutic measures. Participate in the staff development program. Assist with the orientation and training of personnel. Participate in formal and informal staff development in-service programs, workshops, institutes, and conferences. Inform charge nurse of departmental activities and condition of each resident.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person