WAE - PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 2 or 3 presso State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a part-time, temporary LPN 2 or 3 in the inpatient unit of the Clinical Trials Unit. 

The LPN will provide direct patient care for volunteers in various clinical trials that require ambulatory and/or total bed rest in the inpatient unit. Additional responsibilities may include screenings, consenting, and study visits for specified clinical trials.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

The LPN will provide direct patient care for volunteers in various clinical trials that require ambulatory and/or total bed rest in the inpatient unit. Additional responsibilities may include screenings, consenting, and study visits for specified clinical trials.

Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: WAE, Temporary, Part-time (29 hours or less per week)
Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours will vary depending on schedule. Nights and weekends may be required.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.