Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Opelousas, LA
- EmployerAmedisys
- LocationOpelousas, LA
- EmploymentHomecare Full-Time
- Postedyesterday
- Requisition57916
- ProfessionLicensed Practical Nurse
About this role
Amedisys is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse in Opelousas, LA. The employer published a pay range of $29.00–$37.00 per hour, and the listing is for a homecare full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other licensed practical nurse roles before you apply.
Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide bedside and clinic care under the direction of RNs and physicians.
How this pay compares
The midpoint of this range, $33 per hour, is 5% above the median of 855 LPN / LVN postings with published pay across the US ($31.53 per hour).
All Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Louisiana · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
Opelousas, LA at a glance
- $25.93/hrmedian pay, Louisiana
- $23–$29middle half of earners, per hour
- Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour.
- Louisiana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Louisiana license by endorsement.
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Louisiana · Louisiana state guide
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do licensed practical nurses get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- AmedisysOpelousas, LA$33.25/hr
- Veterans Health AdministrationBaton Rouge, LA$29.49/hr
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME$47.83/hr
See all employers by name, how pay is moving and the roles that pay more.
Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyTypical requirements
- Active LPN or LVN license in the state of the job
- Completion of an approved practical nursing program
- BLS certification
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
Similar roles
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Acadia Healthcare · Sunset, LA
LPN
Acadia Healthcare · Alexandria, LA
75+ more Licensed Practical Nurse roles for you in Louisiana
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Homecare LPN - FMOL Health Baton Rouge PACE
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System · Baton Rouge, LA
LPN Med Surg PRN Nights
LCMC Health System · New Orleans, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care - O' Neal - Clinic
Ochsner · Baton Rouge, LA
LPN- Hospital/Inpatient- OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time Nights
Ochsner · New Orleans, LA