LPN-Pulmonary Clinic- Baton Rouge

This role provides direct patient care, including IV therapy, within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN directs and assists ancillary nursing staff, interacts with the multidisciplinary team, and maintains professional responsibilities to deliver the highest quality personalized patient care.

$10,000 sign‑on bonus available to external applicants.

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Required – None.

Required – Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred – IV therapy credentials.

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, self‑directed, and good judgement.
• Good interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

• 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 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 or department change.
• Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Heavy work: required to exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, or 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Routine duties expose the incumbent to blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and hazardous medications or waste. Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases exists.

The employer 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.