Licensed Practical Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education (CEUs)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, LA. Evening and night shifts are available, offering an opportunity to impact care for justice-involved patients with compassion and clinical expertise.

You’ll administer medications, support daily living activities, and monitor patient conditions in a high-stakes environment. Active LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted LPN license required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills in high-pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapies.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Support documentation and care planning.
• Promote hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients.
• Serve as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

High-pressure adaptability

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Orleans Justice Center

LOCATION: New Orleans, LA

Are you ready for a nursing role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary

• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient conditions
• Providing wound care and changing dressings
• Supporting documentation and care planning
• Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients
• Serving as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

You’ll be more than a nurse. You’ll be a source of safety, dignity, and healing.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted LPN license.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.