Pediatric Research Nurse

Louisiana State University

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Pediatric Research Nurse in the Developmental Physiology Laboratory. The Research Nurse will work closely with a team of researchers in the Developmental Physiology Laboratory. Daily responsibilities include participating in all aspects of clinical research of infant and pregnant participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Louisiana.
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a neonatal or pediatric clinical setting such as the NICU, PICU, or pediatric clinical practice.
Ability to perform infant heel sticks for blood collection.
Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognize, evaluate, and respond to adverse events and participant safety concerns.
Demonstrated ability to educate and counsel participants’ parents regarding study procedures and protocol compliance using clear and compassionate communication.
Excellent organizational, time management, adaptability, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with investigators, sponsors, research staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency in clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of nursing experience in neonatal, pediatric, or other related clinical specialty preferred.
Experience with regulatory reporting, managing coordinating or supporting clinical trials, research protocols, or investigational drug studies preferred.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, FDA regulations, and human subject protection standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct clinical trial activities in collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure protocol compliance, participant safety, and high-quality research outcomes in the field of infant and prenatal health.
Facilitate participant recruitment and retention efforts, including identifying and screening potential participants, conducting recruitment outreach, coordinating community recruitment activities, and building strong relationships with participant families, physicians, community partners, and other stakeholders to support enrollment, engagement, and long-term study retention.
Attend community events for participant recruitment, including approximately 6 weekend events per year
Monitor participant adherence to study protocols through direct observation, participant interviews, data review, and ongoing follow-up, implementing supportive interventions and education strategies to optimize compliance and study retention.
Administer study protocols in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements while closely monitoring participants for adverse reactions and documenting all activities accurately and thoroughly.
Collect participant biospecimens relevant to protocols including saliva, breastmilk, stool, and blood via heel sticks
Conduct study visits in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements, including informed consent, participant assessments, data collection, and accurate documentation of study activities.
Provide individualized education and counseling to research participants’ families regarding study procedures, potential side effects, and the importance of protocol adherence, fostering participant engagement and trust throughout the clinical trial experience.
Serve as a primary clinical resource for participants’ families by addressing questions, assessing concerns, coordinating care needs, and promoting a positive and supportive research experience from enrollment through study completion.
Oversee regulatory and compliance activities for assigned clinical trials, including preparation and submission of IRB applications, continuing reviews, protocol amendments, and essential regulatory documents in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and institutional standards.
Collaborate with investigators, research staff, pharmacy, laboratory, and institutional departments to facilitate successful study activation, protocol implementation, and ongoing operational readiness for clinical research studies within the Developmental Physiology Laboratory.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical research documentation, ensuring data integrity, participant confidentiality, and readiness for sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.