Staff Nurse
Lafayette, Louisiana
LPN
Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- 8-hour evenings
- Hours a week
- 28
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour evenings · 28 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Louisiana is $32/hr, across 50 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
2pm-10p
LPN Part time
28 hrs/week, 56 hrs/2 weeks
Set Schedule with rotating weekends
Read the full posting
QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.
We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.
We are currently looking for a Staff Nurse for The Blake at Lafayette
Primary Responsibilities of the Staff Nurse
Provide medical treatment and administer medication according to physician orders within the scope of their applicable board and state regulations for assistant living. Provide world class care and service for our residents while remaining flexible and adapt to change. Assist residents with memory and performance improvement programs. Work independently (with minimal direct supervision) and with a team to make decisions, organize/prioritize tasks effectively, document clearly, and follow through on assignments. Serve as charge nurse on shift for the personal assistants under the direction of the Wellness Leadership team
Requirements
Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others. Current license for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) issued by the state. Current CPR certification Assisted Living or Long-term care experience preferred Current First Aid certification preferred Must be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Requirements
- Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others.
- Current license for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) issued by the state.
- Current CPR certification
- Assisted Living or Long-term care experience preferred
- Current First Aid certification preferred
- Must be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
Place
- City
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Rent against this pay
- 34% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $61,915/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% below the national average
$1,100 median rent against $3,276 a month at $27/hr for 28 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Lafayette area index 87.2, where 100 is the national average.
Nicknamed the Hub City, Lafayette sits in the heart of Acadiana and pulses with Cajun music, Creole cuisine, and year-round festivals. The warm, welcoming culture makes it feel like a big small town — an appealing fit for nurses who want rich local flavor without the bustle of a major metro.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The schedule on the books is 2pm–10pm, 28 hours a week, with a set pattern and rotating weekends. On shift you pass medications, give treatment under physician orders in assisted living, and step in as charge nurse for personal assistants…
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