LPN

Access Health Louisiana; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Access Health Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care under supervision in Slidell, Louisiana. The position requires a current Louisiana LPN license and offers a 4-day work week to support work-life balance while maintaining full-time benefits.

Applicants should have at least 1-2 years of experience in Med-Surg or clinical settings, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in Med‑Surg or clinical/hospital settings.
• Must maintain ethics in patient confidentiality.
• Must travel to other Access Health Clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care under physician or registered nurse direction.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Maintain professional composure in stressful situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Current Louisiana LPN license

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Summary

• Licensed Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and Access Health Louisiana protocols and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Current Louisiana LPN license and knowledge of their scope of practice.
  • CPR Certification required.
• Experience
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in Med‑Surg or clinical/hospital settings.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions.
  • High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Excellent analytical skills to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a care plan.
  • Handles a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
  • Deal with and/or solves stressful situations.
  • Communicates with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.
  • Provides safe and effective nursing care.
  • Maintains professional composure under stress as in emergency situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Stands and walks most of the day.
• Read gauges, digital read‑outs, graphs and educational material, and patient charts in English. (Visual acuity)
• Ability to move to exam rooms and workspaces.
• MUST be able to travel to other Access Health Clinics as needed.
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, including pushing and/or pulling.
• Operate office equipment including telephone, printer, and fax.
• Ability to operate vehicle if needed for occasional travel to other Access Health Clinics.
• OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

"This position offers a 4-day work week schedule to support work-life balance while maintaining full-time benefits."