Clinical Research Nurse

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse to join our Clinical Research Department. The role combines coordination, consultation, education, and clinic liaison responsibilities in clinical trial management.

The candidate will recruit participants, educate patients, assess care per protocol, document data, coordinate appointments, and adapt to project changes in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered nursing license for Louisiana.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and ability to research terms.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit research participants into clinical trials and develop recruitment strategies.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients about medication dosage, administration, and disease treatments.
• Assess the patient and plan nursing care as per protocol treatment plan.
• Document medical data in patient charts to capture protocol requirements.
• Coordinate appointments and testing as required.
• Adapt to project changes within a structured environment.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Clinical trial knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Louisiana nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office

GCP/HSR/IATA training

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Research

Shreveport, LA
Nursing
Full-Time, Day
Posted 09/15/2026
Req # 11037
The WK Clinical Research Department is expanding and seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse to join our team. This position affords the selected candidate the opportunity to be part of the latest and cutting-edge scientific treatments, and is highly rewarding on both a personal and professional level. The research coordinator/nurse will function not only as a coordinator, but also as a consultant, educator, and clinic liaison in all aspects of clinical trial management. The incumbent must exercise initiative, be detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work and be able to make independent decisions with flexibility to adjust to department needs.

The Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Actively recruit research participants into clinical trials. Develop recruitment strategies tailored to individual trials.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatments.
• Assess the patient systematically, utilizing the assessment to plan appropriate nursing care as outlined in the protocol treatment plan and as instructed by the treating physician.
• Document medical data in patient charts to capture protocol requirements.
• Coordinate appointments and testing as required.
• Willingness to adapt to changes required by each project within a structured environment.

Qualifications For This Position

• Unencumbered nursing license for the state of Louisiana.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to research terms they are unfamiliar with.
• Skills and experience to perform basic nursing duties such as vital signs, medical history, reconcile medications, EKG, and phlebotomy.
• Strong follow-through skills and an ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and willingness to work as part of a team and independently. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must have or be willing to complete GCP, HSR, CRA, IATA research training modules upon hiring.
• Preferred Clinical Trial Research Experience