Vitalant Research Institute

Vitalant Research Institute

Lead Clinical Specialist, RN

CA San Diego

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$140kDetected 30 days ago
Patient CareFDA RegulatoryResearchCommunicationCollaborationCritical Thinking

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About the role

  • At Vitalant, our work goes beyond collecting blood-we advance therapies that transform lives.
  • In this highly specialized role, you will:
  • Care for patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy, stem cell collections, mononuclear cell collections, plasma exchange, red cell exchange, and other therapeutic apheresis procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures for adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.
  • This is more than a nursing position-it's an opportunity to help build a new cellular therapy program supporting patients receiving life-changing treatments.
  • You'll care for individuals battling leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, autoimmune disorders, and other complex diseases while helping deliver innovative therapies that continue to redefine modern medicine.
  • Help Deliver the Future of Cellular Therapy
  • If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, building clinical partnerships, and working at the forefront of cellular therapies, we'd love to have you join our team.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree required.
  • Knowledge of rationale and techniques relating to assigned duties required.
  • RN license in state of practice required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Knowledge of CAR-T therapies, stem cell collection, cellular therapies, or transfusion medicine is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous clinical excellence.
  • Why Vitalant
  • At Vitalant, every role contributes to saving and improving lives. We foster a culture built on our RITE Values:
  • Respect for one another and every patient we serve.
  • Integrity in every decision and interaction.
  • Teamwork across clinical, laboratory, and healthcare partners.

Nice to have

  • Experience in therapeutic apheresis, oncology, bone marrow transplant, hematology, critical care, infusion therapy, or cellular therapy preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Current CPR certification preferred.

Skills

  • Strong vascular access, patient assessment, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation

  • 106,392 - 140,452
  • Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

Benefits

  • Support implementation and growth of Vitalant's cellular therapy partnership with Scripps Health.
  • Provide patient and caregiver education before, during, and after treatment.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and program development.
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