LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2 or 3 (lsu)
Job posting number: #222775 (Ref:R00103913)
Job Description
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an LPN in the Clinical Trials Unit.
Working in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act and under the direction of the Director of Nursing Operations, the Licensed Practical Nurse shall provide direct patient care for volunteers in various research programs that require ambulatory and/or total bed rest on the inpatient unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall also complete screenings, consenting, and study visits for specified clinical trials as needed.
Required Qualifications *As part of a career progression group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as an LPN 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
LPN 1
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
LPN 2
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus one year of practical nursing experience.
LPN 3
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of practical nursing experience.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Position is paid hourly/bi-weekly and qualifies for state benefits and retirement with LASERS.
Note: This position will be assigned days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and earn a shift differential for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW
Please include a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.
We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.
Posting Date:
April 2, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 16, 2025
Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.