LPN - Research

Who We Are

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.

• Choice of three health insurance plans
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit‑sharing plan
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance for you and your family
• Access to company‑provided training and educational resources
• Eligibility for annual merit‑based performance increases
• Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
• Eight company‑paid holidays
• Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Research
, you will play a critical role in the coordination and execution of clinical research studies. Your responsibilities will include subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, data and documentation management, patient care, and coordination with investigators and support teams. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a passion for advancing patient outcomes through clinical research.

• Prescreen and review medical records for eligibility
• Contact and schedule qualified study participants
• Present study information to both patients and healthcare professionals
• Monitor enrollment goals and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly

• Understand all aspects of assigned protocols, including inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to develop recruitment and management strategies
• Prepare protocol worksheets, informed consent materials, and follow‑up tools

• Confirm eligibility using source documents and external records
• Educate patients on protocol, risks/benefits, and follow‑up procedures
• Obtain and document informed consent appropriately

• Monitor adherence to protocol and subject compliance
• Assist investigators in assessing response to therapy and reporting abnormal labs
• Manage investigational therapy administration and documentation
• Coordinate with pharmacies, labs, and ancillary departments

• Record data accurately in the appropriate electronic or paper‑based platforms
• Maintain source documentation and communication logs
• Schedule and prepare for monitoring visits and respond to sponsor queries
• Submit documentation to IRBs, including adverse events, protocol amendments, and study updates

• Assist investigators in identifying and reporting adverse events
• Record, report, and follow up on all serious adverse events per protocol

• Ensure all regulatory documentation is complete and accessible
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external audits and inspections
• Serve as the point of contact for sponsors, auditors, and regulators

• Reconcile investigational products and prepare final documentation for sponsors and IRBs
• Audit and archive study files in accordance with FDA regulations

• Assist in training and mentoring support staff and volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals and mission of CIS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate from an accredited vocational‑technical school
• Current Louisiana LPN license
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN
• BLS certification required
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Comfortable with EMR systems and electronic data entry