Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing Facility - Ochsner Post Acute Care Center - Full Time - Nights
- Location
- New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
LPN-Hospital/Inpatient Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Certifications Required - Current LPN License in the state of practice Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Certifications Preferred - IV Therapy Credentials
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good time management skills and self directed
- Demonstrates Good Judgement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Delegation skills
Job Duties
- Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change.
- Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
From 9999 Ochsner Clinic Foundation's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 23 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job