Pediatric Research Nurse

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Wellness benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement options

Job summary

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a LSU campus, seeks a Pediatric Research Nurse to support developmental physiology studies. The role involves coordinating clinical trials, recruiting and following up with families, performing infant assessments and heel sticks, and ensuring protocol compliance and safety.

The position requires a BSN, Louisiana RN licensure, 1 year of neonatal/pediatric nursing experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Louisiana required.
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 1 year neonatal/pediatric nursing experience.
• Ability to perform infant heel sticks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical trial activities to ensure protocol compliance and participant safety.
• Recruit and retain participants, engage families, and build community relationships.
• Monitor adherence to study protocols and document activities.
• Perform study visits, informed consent, data collection and regulatory requirements.
• Provide education and counseling to families about procedures and outcomes.
• Oversight of regulatory documents and IRB submissions.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors and staff for study readiness.

Skills

RN licensure

Neonatal/pediatric

Infant heel sticks

Clinical assessment

Parent education

Organizational skills

Documentation systems

MS Office

Education

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Pediatric Research NursePosition Type:Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment:LSUPBRC Clinic - Developmental Physiology (Emily Flanagan (00059878))Work Location:LSU - Pennington BiomedicalPay Grade:ProfessionalJob Description:Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Pediatric Research Nurse in the Developmental Physiology Laboratory.The Research Nurse will work closely with a team of researchers in the Developmental Physiology Laboratory. Daily responsibilities include participating in all aspects of clinical research of infant and pregnant participants.Major ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and conduct clinical trial activities in collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure protocol compliance, participant safety, and high-quality research outcomes in the field of infant and prenatal health.Facilitate participant recruitment and retention efforts, including identifying and screening potential participants, conducting recruitment outreach, coordinating community recruitment activities, and building strong relationships with participant families, physicians, community partners, and other stakeholders to support enrollment, engagement, and long-term study retention.Attend community events for participant recruitment, including approximately 6 weekend events per yearMonitor participant adherence to study protocols through direct observation, participant interviews, data review, and ongoing follow-up, implementing supportive interventions and education strategies to optimize compliance and study retention.Administer study protocols in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements while closely monitoring participants for adverse reactions and documenting all activities accurately and thoroughly.Collect participant biospecimens relevant to protocols including saliva, breastmilk, stool, and blood via heel sticksConduct study visits in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements, including informed consent, participant assessments, data collection, and accurate documentation of study activities.Provide individualized education and counseling to research participants’ families regarding study procedures, potential side effects, and the importance of protocol adherence, fostering participant engagement and trust throughout the clinical trial experience.Serve as a primary clinical resource for participants’ families by addressing questions, assessing concerns, coordinating care needs, and promoting a positive and supportive research experience from enrollment through study completion.Oversee regulatory and compliance activities for assigned clinical trials, including preparation and submission of IRB applications, continuing reviews, protocol amendments, and essential regulatory documents in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), sponsor requirements, and institutional standards.Collaborate with investigators, research staff, pharmacy, laboratory, and institutional departments to facilitate successful study activation, protocol implementation, and ongoing operational readiness for clinical research studies within the Developmental Physiology Laboratory.Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical research documentation, ensuring data integrity, participant confidentiality, and readiness for sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Louisiana.Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a neonatal or pediatric clinical setting such as the NICU, PICU, or pediatric clinical practice.Ability to perform infant heel sticks for blood collection.Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognize, evaluate, and respond to adverse events and participant safety concerns.Demonstrated ability to educate and counsel participants’ parents regarding study procedures and protocol compliance using clear and compassionate communication.Excellent organizational, time management, adaptability, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced research environment.Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with investigators, sponsors, research staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.Proficiency in clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.Preferred QualificationsTwo (2) years of nursing experience in neonatal, pediatric, or other related clinical specialty preferred.Experience with regulatory reporting, managing coordinating or supporting clinical trials, research protocols, or investigational drug studies preferred.Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, FDA regulations, and human subject protection standards preferred.Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we do not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.Posting Date:September 11, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):October 9, 2026Additional Position Information:Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to [e-mail] Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [e-mail].