Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Specialties

Slidell, Louisiana

This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Eligibility: Surgical Nursing

Posted Sep 12

Pay: Not posted
Unit and setting: Surgical Specialties · Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Specialties
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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Education: High School diploma or equivalent Required - High School diploma or equivalent.

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Benefits

Up To $10,000

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The role and schedule

Day to day: direct patient care including IV therapy under the direction of an RN This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Day to day: directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
Day to day: interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel

The workplace

Ochsner Health Center

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The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

Mentorship programs for students and new grads with guidance from accomplished professionals

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Nursing leadership

Jennifer Vicknair · AVP Nursing and Hospital Administrator

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Scheduling

New Orleans RN listings include MedSurg/Tele/SD Weekend Program (8) and OR/Surgery Weekend Program (1)

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This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibilities and is responsible for own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.

Required - High School diploma or equivalent. 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.

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In Slidell, LA

Slidell, LA

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Life in Slidell, LA

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Slidell center around distinct pockets like Old Towne Slidell, which offers historic character and walkable access to local antique shops, restaurants, and civic venues. Downtown Slidell features modest mid-century single-family homes and neighborhood apartments within quick reach of city conveniences. Waterfront living is prominent in canal-laced communities such as Eden Isles, where residents have direct access to Lake Pontchartrain for private boating and fishing.

Residential choices in Slidell center around distinct pockets like Old Towne Slidell, which offers historic character and walkable access to local antique shops, restaurants, and civic venues. Downtown Slidell features modest mid-century single-family homes and neighborhood apartments within quick reach of city conveniences.

Waterfront living is prominent in canal-laced communities such as Eden Isles, where residents have direct access to Lake Pontchartrain for private boating and fishing.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: redfin.com

Getting aroundSlidell serves as a key gateway on the eastern Northshore, connecting directly to New Orleans via Interstate 10 across the Twin Span Bridge, making trips to the French Quarter and metropolitan medical centers feasible in roughly forty minutes under normal conditions. Local drives within Slidell average approximately twenty-three minutes. However, shift workers commuting over Lake Pontchartrain must contend with potential disruptions from Louisiana DOTD road construction, severe weather, and heavy rush-hour backups.

Slidell serves as a key gateway on the eastern Northshore, connecting directly to New Orleans via Interstate 10 across the Twin Span Bridge, making trips to the French Quarter and metropolitan medical centers feasible in roughly forty minutes under normal conditions. Local drives within Slidell average approximately twenty-three minutes.

However, shift workers commuting over Lake Pontchartrain must contend with potential disruptions from Louisiana DOTD road construction, severe weather, and heavy rush-hour backups.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jenniferrice.net Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Slidell revolves around surrounding waterways, including boating and charter fishing on Lake Pontchartrain and flat-bottom boat excursions through the Honey Island Swamp along the Pearl River with operators like Cajun Encounters and Dr. Wagner's. Land-based recreation is anchored by Camp Salmen Nature Park, which spans 130 acres with bayou hiking trails and an inclusive Boundless Playground. Cyclists and joggers also take advantage of the 31-mile Tammany Trace rail-trail, which crosses over dozens of bridges above local bayous.

Outdoor life in Slidell revolves around surrounding waterways, including boating and charter fishing on Lake Pontchartrain and flat-bottom boat excursions through the Honey Island Swamp along the Pearl River with operators like Cajun Encounters and Dr. Wagner's. Land-based recreation is anchored by Camp Salmen Nature Park, which spans 130 acres with bayou hiking trails and an inclusive Boundless Playground.

Cyclists and joggers also take advantage of the 31-mile Tammany Trace rail-trail, which crosses over dozens of bridges above local bayous.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: redfin.com Source 2: visitthenorthshore.com Source 3: explorelouisiana.com

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Living in Slidell

Positioned where St. Tammany Parish meets Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi border, Slidell presents healthcare professionals with an appealing balance between water-bound recreation and accessible regional healthcare systems. For nurses working across the Twin Span Bridge into New Orleans or locally on the Northshore, the daily commute along Interstate 10 is direct, though weather disruptions and construction require buffer time before shifts. Life in Slidell moves at a relaxed pace defined by cypress knees in the Honey Island Swamp, weekend bike rides on the 31-mile Tammany Trace, and strolls through the antique shops and galleries of Olde Towne Slidell. Dining is rich in coastal heritage, featuring soft shell crab at LA Pines Cafè and fresh beignets at Beignet Au Lait. Housing ranges from quiet suburban cul-de-sacs to canal-front boat docks in Eden Isles, offering more elbow room than denser metropolitan quarters. The key tradeoffs lie in subtropical realities: intense summer humidity, hurricane readiness, and the necessity of navigating coastal flood zones and property insurance mandates.

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As of 2026Source 1: jenniferrice.net Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: visitthenorthshore.com Source 4: explorelouisiana.com Source 5: facebook.com

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