LPN - Meaningful Residential Care Nurse with Stable Schedule

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

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.