LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Residential Services Rayne LA

Arc of Acadiana; Iota (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Longevity bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Arc of Acadiana is seeking an LPN to provide hands-on nursing care in a residential setting for individuals with disabilities. You will ensure health, comfort, and dignity, collaborating with DSPs and the care team to maintain high standards of care.

The role emphasizes stable schedules, supportive environment, and professional nursing practice within a full-time framework at our Rayne location. New graduates are welcome, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana LPN license (required).
• Experience in residential or long-term care preferred; new graduates are welcome.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and respond promptly to resident needs.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Perform skilled nursing tasks such as medication administration, wound care, tube feedings, catheterization, respiratory treatments, and other prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate closely with DSPs, supervisors, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate with physicians as needed and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate nursing documentation.
• Transcribe physician orders and update medication records and care plans.
• Ensure charts reflect care provided and resident response.
• Follow all safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

LPN license

Residential/long-term care

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Compassion & professionalism

Team collaboration

Independent with teamwork

Disability care

Education

Louisiana LPN license

Job description

Why Nurses Choose Arc of Acadiana

At Arc of Acadiana, nursing is about relationships, stability, and purpose, not rushed patient turnover or hospital chaos. Our Licensed Practical Nurses work in a residential setting supporting individuals with disabilities, where care is personal, teamwork matters, and your skills truly make a difference every day. We value nurses who want meaningful work, consistent schedules, and a supportive environment where they are respected as professionals.

Description

At Arc of Acadiana, nursing is about relationships, stability, and purpose, not rushed patient turnover or hospital chaos. Our Licensed Practical Nurses work in a residential setting supporting individuals with disabilities, where care is personal, teamwork matters, and your skills truly make a difference every day. We value nurses who want meaningful work, consistent schedules, and a supportive environment where they are respected as professionals.

Shift

Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location

Location: Arc of Acadiana Residential Services- Rayne, LA

What You’ll Do

As a Full-Time LPN, you will provide hands-on nursing care in a residential setting while supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of the individuals we serve.

Nursing & Resident Care

• Provide direct nursing care and respond promptly to resident needs.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Perform skilled nursing tasks such as medication administration, wound care, tube feedings, catheterization, respiratory treatments, and other prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate closely with DSPs, supervisors, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate with physicians as needed and report changes in residents’ conditions.

Medication Administration

• Prepare and administer medications accurately and safely.
• Verify resident identity prior to medication or treatment administration.
• Monitor medication supplies and report needs or discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate narcotic counts and medication records.
• Report medication errors or concerns immediately to nursing leadership.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain clear, timely, and accurate nursing documentation.
• Transcribe physician orders and update medication records and care plans.
• Ensure charts reflect care provided and resident response.
• Follow all safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

• Active Louisiana LPN license (required).
• Experience in residential or long-term care preferred; new graduates are welcome.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• A genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.

What We Offer

We know nurses have options. Arc of Acadiana focuses on stability, respect, and support. Full-time employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; a retirement plan (401(k)); paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays; employee-paid and voluntary supplemental benefits (including disability and life insurance); an employee assistance program (EAP); longevity bonus opportunities; employee appreciation events; ongoing training and professional development; and a mission-driven workplace where your work truly matters. Benefits eligibility and details are subject to plan terms.

A Different Kind of Nursing

If you're looking for a role where you can slow down, build trust, and provide skilled nursing care in a supportive residential environment, Arc of Acadiana may be the right fit.

and be part of a team that values compassion, consistency, and care.