Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Scheduler

Covington, 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.

Posted Sep 11

Pay: Not posted
Unit and setting: Clinic
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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Day to day: provides direct care including IV therapy under direction of 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 multidisciplinary team and other personnel
Day to day: assists other members of healthcare team in patient care

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Ochsner Health Center - Covington

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Ochsner Health Center - Covington is an outpatient health center in Covington, Louisiana, running clinic, procedural, and ambulatory care under the Ochsner Health system. Covington sits at the meeting of the Bogue Falaya, Abita, and Tchefuncte rivers, with a historic…

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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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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In Covington, LA

Covington, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,396/mo
Household income: $75,851/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Covington, LA

NeighborhoodsDowntown Covington centers on historic avenues lined with century-old cottages, restored Louisiana raised houses, and modern two-story infill within walking distance of Columbia Street shops and eateries. Surrounding suburban developments and semi-rural parcels extend across northern St. Tammany Parish, while adjacent Northshore communities like Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs provide neighboring residential alternatives connected by Highway 190.

Downtown Covington centers on historic avenues lined with century-old cottages, restored Louisiana raised houses, and modern two-story infill within walking distance of Columbia Street shops and eateries. Surrounding suburban developments and semi-rural parcels extend across northern St. Tammany Parish, while adjacent Northshore communities like Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs provide neighboring residential alternatives connected by Highway 190.

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Getting aroundDay-to-day driving within Covington is manageable via US-190 and local grids, where downtown parking is conveniently accommodated by historic ox-lot public plazas that date back to the early 1800s. Regional trips south toward New Orleans and Louis Armstrong International Airport take roughly 45 minutes across the nearly 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, though commuters must contend with peak-hour interstate congestion and ongoing infrastructure constraints.

Day-to-day driving within Covington is manageable via US-190 and local grids, where downtown parking is conveniently accommodated by historic ox-lot public plazas that date back to the early 1800s. Regional trips south toward New Orleans and Louis Armstrong International Airport take roughly 45 minutes across the nearly 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, though commuters must contend with peak-hour interstate congestion and ongoing infrastructure constraints.

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OutdoorsSituated at the confluence of the Bogue Falaya, Abita, and Tchefuncte rivers, the city provides quick access to paddling, fishing, and boating via launches at Riverside Park North. Cyclists and runners frequent the Tammany Trace, a converted rail-trail corridor originating at the Covington Trailhead that stretches eastward toward Abita Springs and south to Fontainebleau State Park on Lake Pontchartrain.

Situated at the confluence of the Bogue Falaya, Abita, and Tchefuncte rivers, the city provides quick access to paddling, fishing, and boating via launches at Riverside Park North. Cyclists and runners frequent the Tammany Trace, a converted rail-trail corridor originating at the Covington Trailhead that stretches eastward toward Abita Springs and south to Fontainebleau State Park on Lake Pontchartrain.

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As the seat of St. Tammany Parish on Louisiana's Northshore, Covington offers healthcare professionals a serene, community-oriented retreat without losing access to the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. The town sits at the scenic confluence of the Bogue Falaya, Abita, and Tchefuncte rivers, preserving a 19th-century downtown grid dotted with open ox-lot plazas, the historic Southern Hotel, and galleries along Columbia and Boston streets. Between shifts, nurses can pick up local produce at the Covington Farmers Market, dine at depot-set spots like Lola, or cycle down the paved Tammany Trace rail-trail directly toward Abita Springs. Housing balances historic raised cottages and tree-shaded bungalows with suburban neighborhoods tied to top-rated parish schools. Commuting locally along Highway 190 is straightforward, though crossing Lake Pontchartrain Causeway toward New Orleans demands patience during peak drive times. With vibrant traditions like the Covington Three Rivers Art Festival and easy paddling along calm bayous, Covington provides a peaceful balance for clinicians willing to navigate humid summer heat and car-dependent Northshore infrastructure.

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