LN: Licensed Practical Nurse

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Oak Nursing Service in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time night shift (7P-7A). You will demonstrate leadership on the unit, supervise during the Nursing Director's absence, and ensure quality patient care for residents in a nursing home and skilled care setting.

An active Louisiana LPN license is required. You will work with an experienced team of therapists and nursing staff, receive orientation, and report to Nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana LPN license required.
• Experience in long-term care or nursing homes preferred.
• Ability to lead the nursing team during night shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care and safety on the unit.
• Adhere to physicians' orders and facility policies.
• Administer medications per protocol and maintain accurate records.
• Provide leadership on the unit in collaboration with nursing leadership.

Skills

LPN licensure (Louisiana)

Night shift nursing

Education

Louisiana LPN license

Job description

Live Oak

• Live Oak Nursing Service
• Live Oak Nursing Service

Shreveport, LA

Nursing

Full-Time, Night, 7P-7A

Posted 11/04/2026

Req # 6514

The Licensed Practical Nurse we are seeking to fill this position will need to demonstrate leadership on the unit in the presence and absence of the Nursing Director. Live Oak offers care for nursing home residents as well as skilled nursing care. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, ensuring quality patient care, compliance with physicians orders and facility policy, medication administration, and assuring a safe and suitable environment for our residents. The candidate needs to be kind, compassionate and dependable. This candidate will be a member of a dedicated professional team of Physical, Speech, Occupational Therapist and nursing assistants that will work to return our residents back to their normal activities of daily living. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of comfort. The Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and RN Supervisor are available as a resource to you. An active Louisiana LPN license is necessary to apply for this position.