We're Hiring!

Closing date: October 10, 2026

Title: RESEARCH NURSE

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: EKLMC - MULTIDISCIPLINARY 

Campus Location: EKLMC/ADMINISTRATION/UNCLASSIF

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This position is essential to support clinical research operations by ensuring studies are conducted efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with GCP, institutional, and sponsor requirements. The role directly contributes to revenue integrity through accurate research billing practices, proper designation of study-related services, and effective use of clinical trial management systems. By supporting patient recruitment, study procedures, and data accuracy, the position helps maintain enrollment targets and high-quality outcomes, which are critical for sustaining and expanding funded research.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Other

Other Education if applicable: Licensed Practice Nurse certification by effective date of hire

Certifications or Licenses Required: Phlebotomy, IV certification, CPR

Number of years required to perform the job: 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: previous experience in a healthcare setting

Substitution: 1 year of research experience as an LPN can substitute the minimum years requirement

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits