Licensed Practical Nurse II

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Full-Time Day shift nurse for the Acute Care Post Op unit. The 30-bed unit serves preoperative and postoperative patients, with patient-to-nurse ratios of 5-6.

You will assist physicians and registered nurses in monitoring, assessment, and treatment, complete a 12-week orientation with a preceptor, and join a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Assist physicians and registered nurses in patient care related to monitoring, assessment, and treatment.
• Orientation includes 12 weeks with a trained preceptor/mentor.
• Patient ratios range from 5 to 6 patients per nurse.

Responsibilities

• Support post-operative patients on a 30-bed Acute Care Post Op unit.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.
• Contribute to a respectful environment and patient/family-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistance

Team collaboration

Clinical monitoring

Job description

WK Pierremont

• Nursing Service
• NS-Post Op
  

Shreveport, LA
Nursing
Full-Time, Day, 8A-4P
Posted 10/14/2026
Req # 11338
At Willis Knighton Pierremont, our Acute Care Post Op unit consists of 30 beds and is located on the 5th floor. Our primary population of patients includes preoperative and postoperative patients. Our unit offers motivated nursing staff the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that is committed to maintaining high standards of quality patient and family-centered care.
We have a model of healthy work culture in which we expect and maintain a respectful environment for each other as well as our patients and their families in every form of communication and all interactions. Our nursing staff gains advanced knowledge and skills that foster the development of critical thinking while understanding acute trauma, surgeries, and diagnosis that impact both patient and family.
In this role, you will assist physicians and registered nurses in patient care related to monitoring, assessment, and treatment of various medical/surgical conditions. Through this range of clinical experience, you will gain knowledge, confidence and build teamwork among your peers through shared experiences. Patient ratios range from 5 to 6 patients per nurse, depending on your assigned shift. Your orientation will include 12 weeks with a trained preceptor/mentor.
If you are positive, collaborative, and willing to learn, then we would love to have you come join our TEAM!