Licensed Practical Nurse PRN

Louisiana Nurse Staffing Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Vital Medical Staffing is seeking dependable LPNs for PRN coverage with flexible, open availability across multiple facilities in the Baton Rouge area. You will provide direct patient care within scope, respond to short-notice calls, and collaborate with nursing teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes reliability, clinical confidence, and the ability to adapt to varying environments. Background checks and drug screenings are conducted to maintain a safe workplace for everyone.

Qualifications

• Active and valid LPN license required.
• Flexible, open availability to pick up PRN shifts.
• Willingness to accept last-minute or short-notice shifts.
• Current TB test required.
• CPR/BLS certification required (in-person training).
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Professionalism and sound clinical judgment.
• Comfort working in different healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, and facility staff.
• Follow facility protocols and safety procedures.
• Communicate patient concerns and staffing-related needs promptly.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work each scheduled shift.

Skills

availability

reliability

communication skills

documentation skills

Education

Active LPN license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

PRN LPN – Flexible & Open Availability

Pay: $25–$30 per hour, based on facility and shift
Position Type: PRN / As-Needed / LPN

Vital Medical Staffing is hiring dependable LPNs with FLEXIBLE, OPEN AVAILABILITY!

Vital Medical Staffing is looking for reliable, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are available to pick up PRN, last-minute, and short-notice shifts when our facilities need coverage.

This opportunity is ideal for LPNs who have a flexible schedule, are not committed to a fixed full-time schedule, and can be available to step in when coverage is needed. Our facilities may contact us when there is a last-minute call-out or an urgent staffing need, so having open availability and the ability to respond to short-notice opportunities is an important part of this role.

If you’re dependable, clinically confident, adaptable, and someone our staffing team can count on when a facility needs coverage, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a PRN LPN, you’ll provide direct patient care within your scope of practice while following each facility's policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include:

• Administering medications and treatments as permitted within your scope of practice




• Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes appropriately




• Documenting patient care accurately and timely




• Providing compassionate, patient-centered care




• Working collaboratively with RNs, CNAs, and facility staff




• Following facility protocols and safety procedures




• Communicating patient concerns and staffing-related needs promptly




• Arriving on time, prepared, and ready to work each scheduled shift

We partner with hospitals, long-term care facilities, behavioral health settings, and clinics, giving you the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare environments.

What We’re Looking For

The most important thing we’re looking for is availability and reliability.

To be considered, you should:

• Have an active and valid LPN license




• Have flexible, open availability to pick up PRN shifts




• Be willing and able to accept last-minute or short-notice shifts when available




• Have a current, valid TB test




• Have an active CPR/BLS certification




• Have CPR/BLS certification completed in person with an instructor – online-only courses are not accepted




• Have reliable transportation




• Have strong communication and documentation skills




• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and sound clinical judgment




• Be comfortable working in different healthcare environments

Why Join Vital Medical Staffing?

Flexible work. Different facilities. Opportunities to pick up shifts when you’re available.

Our PRN LPNs play an important role in helping facilities maintain adequate staffing when unexpected needs arise. Last-minute call-outs happen, and facilities rely on us to provide qualified nurses who are ready to step in.

If you have a flexible schedule and are willing to pick up shifts when coverage is needed, PRN staffing can provide an excellent way to work while maintaining flexibility.

We’re looking for LPNs who we can count on when a facility needs coverage ASAP.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure environment, we conduct background checks and drug screenings on all prospective employees. These screenings are essential to ensuring that our workplace remains a safe, productive, and positive environment for everyone.