Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

Lahealthandrehab; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

LA Health and Rehab Center Inc. (LHRC) in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse on a contract basis to deliver steady nursing support in behavioral health settings.

The role emphasizes safe, organized, and consistent clinical follow-through to keep care moving forward. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will work roughly 20 flexible hours weekly across outpatient, residential, or community behavioral health settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an LPN license in good standing in Louisiana or a valid compact license.
• Strong communication, empathy, resilience, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered; track effects and report changes
• Take and record vital signs and routine screenings; monitor physical/mental status
• Support admission assessments and discharge preparation
• Assist with treatment plan implementation and therapeutic interventions under supervision
• Participate in de‑escalation/crisis intervention to protect patient and staff safety
• Provide patient/family education on medications, treatment, and coping strategies
• Chart accurately and maintain compliant clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with RNs, physicians, clinical director, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

LPN license (LA/compact)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

LA Health and Rehab Center Inc. (LHRC) is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract) in Baton Rouge, LA to deliver steady, high-impact nursing support in behavioral health settings. This role exists to keep our care safe, organized, and moving forward—especially when patients need calm, consistent clinical follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered; track effects and report changes
• Take and record vital signs and routine screenings; monitor physical/mental status
• Support admission assessments and discharge preparation
• Assist with treatment plan implementation and therapeutic interventions under supervision
• Participate in de‑escalation/crisis intervention to protect patient and staff safety
• Provide patient/family education on medications, treatment, and coping strategies
• Chart accurately and maintain compliant clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with RNs, physicians, clinical director, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; LPN license in good standing in Louisiana (or valid compact license)
• Strong communication, empathy, resilience, and teamwork

Ready to bring your skills where they truly matter? Apply today.

A Day in Motion

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your shift moves with purpose—roughly 20 flexible hours a week—across outpatient, residential, or community behavioral health settings. You’ll start by getting grounded in the plan for the day, then stay tuned in to the human side of care: noticing subtle mood shifts, supporting patients through tough moments, and helping families understand what’s next.

Throughout the day you’ll connect with a multidisciplinary team, contributing updates that sharpen the overall approach and keep care aligned. When situations heat up, you’ll help bring the room back down—steady presence, clear communication, and patient dignity at the center. You’ll wrap up by ensuring the story of the day is captured cleanly so the next handoff is seamless and the care journey keeps momentum.