Lead Clinical Specialist, RN

Vitalant; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K + company match

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vitalant in San Diego is launching a new therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapy program across contracted health systems. The Lead Clinical Specialist, RN will provide essential clinical leadership and hands-on expertise in apheresis procedures for adults and pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, and nursing teams to ensure exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, and successful program

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in therapeutic apheresis, oncology, hematology, or cellular therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures for adults and children.
• Care for patients undergoing cellular therapies.
• Coordinate with hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, and nursing teams to ensure care quality.

Skills

Therapeutic apheresis

Oncology

Hematology

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.Compensation Considerations:Salary Grade: 121 3BSWork Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and weekends depending on patient need. Hours may vary.Position will have rotational call and travel to five area hospitals.Salary Range: 106,392 - 140,452Work Shift (if applicable):Shift 1 (United States of America)Job Description:Help Deliver the Future of Cellular TherapyAt Vitalant, our work goes beyond collecting blood—we advance therapies that transform lives. Every day, our teams partner with leading healthcare organizations to deliver innovative therapies that give patients new hope.We're seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Specialist, RN to support the launch of our therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapy program at our new contracted locations in San Diego. This newly created role offers the opportunity to help establish a premier clinical partnership while caring for patients receiving some of today's most advanced therapies, that may include therapeutic apheresis procedures and/or stem cell, granulocyte and lymphocyte collections.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.What You'll DoAs the Lead Clinical Specialist, RN, you'll serve as the clinical leader supporting therapeutic apheresis services throughout several contracted Health Systems in San Diego In this highly specialized role, you will:Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures for adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Care for patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy, stem cell collections, mononuclear cell collections, plasma exchange, red cell exchange, and other therapeutic apheresis procedures.Coordinate closely with hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and laboratory professionals to ensure exceptional patient care.Serve as the clinical expert for therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapy services.Support implementation and growth of Vitalant's cellular therapy partnership in San Diego.Provide patient and caregiver education before, during, and after treatment.Ensure compliance with FDA, FACT, AABB, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and program development.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.Why This Role Is DifferentThis 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.As one of the clinical leaders supporting this strategic partnership, you'll play a key role in establishing clinical excellence, strengthening provider relationships, and expanding access to advanced therapeutic apheresis services throughout the San Diego community.What You BringCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license.BSN preferred.Experience in therapeutic apheresis, oncology, bone marrow transplant, hematology, critical care, infusion therapy, or cellular therapy preferred.Knowledge of CAR-T therapies, stem cell collection, cellular therapies, or transfusion medicine is highly desirable.Strong vascular access, patient assessment, and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous clinical excellence.Why VitalantAt 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.Excellence through innovation, quality, and compassionate care.Whether supporting groundbreaking cellular therapies or advancing the future of therapeutic apheresis, you'll find meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.Join UsIf you're ready to combine advanced clinical expertise with compassionate patient care while helping launch a new therapeutic apheresis partnership in San Diego, we encourage you to apply.Together, we'll help deliver the therapies that are changing—and saving—lives.Vitalant is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.What to ExpectWork Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and weekend depending on patient need. Hours may vary.Position will have rotational callTravel will between five area hospitalsSalary Range: 106,392 - 140,452Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future withMedical, dental, and vision insurance401K + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to $5k per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insurancePaid time offEmployee Resource GroupsRecognition and perksREQUIREMENTS:KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATIONAssociate's degree required.Bachelor's degree preferred.Knowledge of rationale and techniques relating to assigned duties required.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSRN license in state of practice required.Current CPR certification preferred.Valid driver's license required.Location:3636 Gateway Center Avenue Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92102Job Category:Lab ServicesContact Information: [e-mail] you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.