Research Nurse - Clinical Trials Outpatient Unit

Louisiana State University

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Nurse in the Clinical Trials Outpatient Unit. Join a collaborative outpatient clinical research team dedicated to advancing innovative treatments and improving patient outcomes. The Research Nurse supports clinical trial activities, including participant care, investigational product administration, protocol compliance, patient education, and regulatory documentation. This role offers the opportunity to combine direct patient care with cutting-edge research in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment focused on excellence, compassion, and scientific discovery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) with equivalent clinical experience in research or specialty care.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Louisiana.
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
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 regarding study procedures, medications, side effects, and protocol compliance using clear and compassionate communication.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced outpatient research environment.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with investigators, sponsors, research staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), 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

Three (3) years of nursing experience in clinical research, outpatient care, oncology, infusion services, ambulatory care, or other related clinical specialty.
Experience coordinating or supporting clinical trials, research protocols, or investigational drug studies.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, FDA regulations, and human subject protection standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver outpatient clinical trial activities in collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure protocol compliance, participant safety, and high-quality research outcomes.
Administer investigational medications and injectable study products in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements while closely monitoring participants for adverse reactions and documenting all activities accurately and thoroughly.
Monitor participant adherence to study drug protocols through direct observation, participant interviews, data review, and ongoing follow-up, implementing supportive interventions and education strategies to optimize compliance and study retention.
Provide individualized education and counseling to research participants regarding study procedures, investigational treatments, medication administration, 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 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 outpatient clinical research studies.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical research documentation, ensuring data integrity, participant confidentiality, and readiness for sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.