Registered Nurse – Clinical Research Coordinator – Oncology

Ochsner Health

Registered Nurse responsible for conducting clinical research trials at Ochsner Health. Evaluating and maintaining trial activities with patient care and protocol compliance.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical trials, including patient recruitment, protocol compliance, and oversight of investigational drug administration. Proficient in collaborating with research leadership and external stakeholders to ensure successful trial execution and patient safety.

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Clinical Research ExperiencePatient Care ManagementProtocol ComplianceRegistered Nurse LicenseBLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementPatient RecruitmentInformed Consent ProcessCase Report Form CompletionICH Guidelines Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPatient SafetyInvestigational Drug AdministrationResearch EthicsStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluates, initiates, and maintains all activities related to the conduct of clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility
Communicates with external funding agencies, sponsors, departments, and patients to ensure understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials
Organizes and manages all patient care requirements
Provides patient care and assessment as determined necessary by the clinical trial in coordination with other care providers
Participates in clinical trial selection with research leadership and organizes strategies for recruiting study participants and screening study participants for eligibility on the telephone, in the clinic, and other settings as required
Uses the nursing process to ensure protocol compliance including patient recruitment, engaging in informed consent, patient education, and oversight of investigational drug administration schedule
Coordinates and oversees patient activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials, monitoring patients for safety and adverse events during medical procedures
Completes and/or supervises staff for the completion of case report forms on assigned protocols within the timeframe required by the study

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in nursing
3 years of experience in area of assigned clinical specialty including 2 years performing clinical research, or 2 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting
Current registered nurse license in state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Working knowledge of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on the investigational plan
Ability to train junior staff members in standard operating procedures and other related research activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Retirement plans