Tulane University-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
Educational Services

This entry-level research nursing position offers an opportunity to gain training and experience in adolescent medicine research, with emphasis on adolescent health and/or sexual and reproductive health. The Research Nurse I will receive structured training to develop the clinical and research skills necessary for progression to more advanced research nursing roles. The primary responsibility of the Research Nurse I is to support the conduct of clinical trials and research studies by managing nursing responsibilities, ensuring adherence to study protocols, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations and good clinical practice standards. The Research Nurse I serves as a liaison between study participants, investigators, the Institutional Review Board, and study sponsors. Key responsibilities include screening and enrolling participants, providing direct clinical care to research participants, monitoring study progress, ensuring protocol adherence, documenting study activities, and supporting regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to build a career in clinical research and adolescent health.

  • Support the conduct of clinical trials and research studies by managing nursing responsibilities.
  • Ensure adherence to study protocols and maintain compliance with federal regulations and good clinical practice standards.
  • Serve as a liaison between study participants, investigators, the Institutional Review Board, and study sponsors.
  • Screen and enroll participants.
  • Provide direct clinical care to research participants.
  • Monitor study progress.
  • Ensure protocol adherence.
  • Document study activities.
  • Support regulatory compliance.
  • RN with current Louisiana state licensure at the time of hire.
  • Bachelor Degree required.
  • Prior experience in adolescent health and/or sexual or reproductive health clinical care and/or research.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred.
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) is preferred.
  • Computer/data entry experience.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
  • Knowledge of Louisiana RN Scope of Practice regulations.
  • Proficiency in routine nursing procedures, including blood draws, injections, and infusions.
  • Ability to complete and maintain required research and regulatory training certifications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing at all required institutions, including Tulane University Medical Group, Manning Family Children's, University Medical Center, and East Jefferson Hospital.
  • REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES.
  • Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment.
  • For identified jobs, a drug screening may also be required.
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