Research Nurse

About Us:

At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Research Nurse

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC Cores - CTU - Clinical Trials Operations (Melissa Lingle (00002335))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

   

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

   

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Nurse in the Clinical Trials Unit.

Make an impact in advancing medical research while delivering exceptional patient care. Join our dynamic team in the Clinical Trials Unit as a Research Nurse and play a pivotal role in groundbreaking studies that shape the future of healthcare.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and analyze participant adherence to study drug protocols.

• Monitor ongoing compliance through direct observation, participant interviews, and data review, and implement interventions as needed to support adherence.

• Administer injectable investigational products in accordance with study protocols and institutional guidelines.

• Monitor participants for immediate adverse reactions and document all administration activities accurately.

• Provide individualized education and counseling to participants regarding study drug use, potential side effects, and the importance of compliance.

• Deliver personalized education sessions to participants, explaining study drug usage, potential side effects, and compliance expectations.

• Serve as a trusted resource for participants, addressing questions and concerns to promote understanding and engagement throughout the trial.

• Oversee regulatory aspects of clinical trial operations, including IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

• Coordinate the implementation of study protocols in collaboration with investigators and institutional departments to ensure regulatory and operational readiness.

• Manage all regulatory submissions, including IRB applications, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Required Qualifications

• BSN required or ADN with equivalent clinical experience in research or specialty care.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana.

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