Licensed Practical Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana

Louisiana's licensed practical nurse jobs are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, with major employers including Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Willis-Knighton Health System. Long-term care facilities and rural critical access hospitals across the state actively recruit LPNs, and many are open to visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.

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Overview

Open Jobs112+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$15K
Top LocationBaton Rouge, LA
Most JobsOchsner Health

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Optum
LPN Peds Private Duty
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Optum
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LPN Peds Private Duty
Optum
Jonesville, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$20/hr - $36/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
None
10,000+

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Ochsner Health
LPN-Clinic- OBGYN
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Ochsner Health
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LPN-Clinic- OBGYN
Ochsner Health
Kenner, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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CHRISTUS Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
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CHRISTUS Health
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Licensed Practical Nurse
CHRISTUS Health
Shreveport, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Magnolia Estates
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Estates
Lafayette, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$24/hr
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The village at mission
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
The village at mission
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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Licensed Practical Nurse Job Roles in Louisiana

Nursing112 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing112 jobs
Healthcare Administration110 jobs
Caregiving & Elderly Support43 jobs
Administrative & Office Support1 jobs
Allied Health1 jobs
Mental & Behavioral Health1 jobs

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Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for licensed practical nurses in Louisiana?

Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Willis-Knighton Health System are among the larger Louisiana employers with documented H-1B and employment-based sponsorship activity. Long-term care operators and nursing home chains, which employ a significant share of Louisiana's LPN workforce, also sponsor foreign nationals, particularly for facilities in rural parishes where local recruitment is difficult.

Which visa types are most common for licensed practical nurse roles in Louisiana?

Licensed practical nurses in Louisiana are most commonly sponsored through EB-3 immigrant visa petitions, since LPN roles typically require an associate degree or diploma rather than a bachelor's degree. The H-1B is generally not available for LPN positions because the role does not consistently meet the specialty occupation threshold. Some LPNs enter on TN visas if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals, provided they meet the specific TN nursing requirements.

Which cities in Louisiana have the most licensed practical nurse sponsorship jobs?

New Orleans and Baton Rouge account for the largest share of LPN job postings in Louisiana, driven by major hospital systems and urban long-term care facilities. Shreveport is a secondary hub, anchored by Willis-Knighton and LSU Health Shreveport. Rural areas, including the Acadiana region and the Mississippi Delta parishes, also show consistent LPN demand, often with employers more willing to consider sponsorship due to persistent staffing shortages.

How to find licensed practical nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find licensed practical nurse roles in Louisiana where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. You can narrow results by location, so searching within Louisiana surfaces postings from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and surrounding parishes. Because LPN sponsorship often happens through EB-3 petitions rather than H-1B, Migrate Mate's sponsorship-focused filters help identify employers experienced with that pathway.

Are there state-specific considerations for LPN visa sponsorship in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires LPNs to hold an active license from the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners before practicing, and international candidates must verify that their nursing education meets state equivalency standards. The state's significant rural healthcare shortage areas, designated by HRSA, can make some employers more motivated to pursue sponsorship. Louisiana also has a notable proportion of LPN jobs in nursing facilities governed by Medicaid reimbursement rates, which can affect an employer's capacity to cover sponsorship costs.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored licensed practical nurse jobs in Louisiana?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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