Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Pediatric Primary Care Clinic - Metairie
Ochsner Health Center For Children
Metairie Terrace, LA
- Eligibility
- Peds
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
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- LA nursing roles that state pay post $33/hr to $53/hr
LA nursing postings that state pay run $27/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $53/hr, across 155 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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About this role
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.
**Education** Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
**Work Experience** Required - None.
**Certifications** 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.
Sourced from Ochsner Health Center For Children’s careers page.
Requirements
- Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Benefits
- N/A
Place
- City
- Metairie Terrace, LA
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
Louisiana index 88.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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