Nurse Practitioner- Research -Per Diem

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Research Nurse Practitioner to coordinate and deliver care for patients enrolled in Phase 1–3 clinical trials. You will implement standardized procedures and adjust treatments in collaboration with investigators.

The role requires current CA RN/NP licenses, FNP certification, and experience in clinical research. You will educate patients, coordinate referrals, and document care while supporting ethical research practices.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification from recognized provider required.
• CA RN and CA NP License required.
• National Certification in FNP Specialty required.
• MSN/DNP in FNP specialty required.
• Previous NP experience required.
• NP in urgent care, emergency dept, or oncology preferred.
• Research experience preferred.
• Ability to use Excel, Word and other software required.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Strong writing skills for medical documentation.
• Document patient care clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care for clinical research patients in Phase 1–3 trials.
• Apply standardized procedures to adjust treatment regimens based on patient signs and symptoms.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and coordinators to ensure ethical care.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Record services accurately and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

BLS Certification

CA RN License

CA NP License

National Certification in FNP

MSN/DNP in FNP

NP experience

Research experience (preferred)

Excel/Word proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Prioritization

Written communication

Documentation of patient care

Education

CA RN and NP licensure

MSN or DNP in FNP

National FNP certification

Tools

None

Job description

Work Schedule

Work Schedule

1-2 10 hour shifts per week as required for operations

Posted Date

Posted Date

09/23/2026

Salary Range: $98.95 - 98.95 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33109

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical and Translational Research Center is an outpatient facility that services the needs of clinical researchers within the UCLA Health System. Patients on Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials receive treatment, including investigational infusions and pharmacokinetic blood draws, both in the CTRC and from CTRC nurses in mobile assignments throughout the health system. CTRC nurses work closely with principle investigators and coordinators to ensure accurate and ethical clinical research care. The Research NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate “standardized procedures” (SP).

By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition, and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The Research NP will also provide and coordinate the care of clinical research patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. When not needed in the NP role, the Research NP will participate in bedside care as a registered nurse. In the Research NP role, the NP will promote the ethical care of research patients and liaison with principle investigators tocare for clinical trial patients, as well as provide education and support, make appropriate referrals and document services rendered.

Salary range: $98.95/hourly

Job Qualifications

• BLS Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association-required
• CA RN and CA NP License-required
• National Certification in FNP Specialty-required
• MSN/DNP in FNP specialty-required
• Previous NP experience required
• NP in an urgent care or emergency department or oncology- preferred
• Research experience -preferred
• Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions-required
• Ability to set priorities-required
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required
• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.