Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic - Full Time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This role provides direct care, including IV therapy, to assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. The position directs and assists ancillary nursing staff, collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for your own practice while supporting other members of the healthcare team in delivering high‑quality personalized patient care.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• IV therapy credentials (preferred)
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and self‑directed judgment skills
• Strong interpersonal and delegation skills
• Ability to handle 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 all patients, guests, family members, and co‑workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner as unit or department needs change throughout the day.
• Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The role requires occasional exertion of 50 to 100 pounds, frequent exertion of 25 to 50 pounds, and constant exertion of 10 to 20 pounds to move objects. The position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. 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.