Senior RN: Therapeutic Apheresis & Cellular Therapy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

Free basic life and AD&D insurance

Free short-and-long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant in San Diego is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Specialist, RN to help launch our cellular therapy program at new contracted locations. You will lead clinical efforts in therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapies, caring for patients receiving cutting-edge treatments.

This role requires collaboration with hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, and nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Expect travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Vitalant in San Diego is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Specialist, RN to help launch our cellular therapy program at new contracted locations. You will lead clinical efforts in therapeutic apheresis and cellular therapies, caring for patients receiving cutting-edge treatments.

This role requires collaboration with hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, and nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Expect travel up to 30%.