Pediatric Research Nurse

About the role

The Pediatric Research Nurse will join the Developmental Physiology Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, supporting clinical research involving infant and pregnant participants and ensuring high‑quality study outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trial activities in collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate participant recruitment, screening, and retention, including community outreach and weekend events.
• Monitor participant adherence to protocols, collect biospecimens (saliva, breastmilk, stool, blood via heel sticks), and conduct study visits.
• Provide education and counseling to families about study procedures, potential side effects, and protocol compliance.
• Oversee regulatory and compliance activities, including IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and documentation for audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and current, unrestricted RN licensure in Louisiana.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience in a neonatal or pediatric setting (NICU, PICU, or pediatric practice).
• Ability to perform infant heel sticks and assess clinical safety concerns.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for educating and supporting participants’ families.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using clinical documentation systems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and IRB processes.