Lead Clinical Specialist RN
About The Position
Vitalant is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to support its life-saving mission by conducting advanced clinical procedures, including therapeutic apheresis procedures such as stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections, under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role involves providing patient care and therapeutic interventions, working autonomously in varied clinical settings, coordinating treatments with physicians and nurses at hospitals, training clinical apheresis staff, assessing procedure performance, and serving as a clinical consultant for patient treatment planning. The position is based at 6930 W Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends based on patient needs; hours may vary, and flexible shifts may be required.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing or diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
- Knowledge of the rationale and techniques relating to assigned duties.
- At least 2 years of hospital experience, including medical/surgical or critical care nursing, or related experience.
- RN license in the state of practice.
- Valid driver's license.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Current CPR certification is listed as required in the job description.
- Ability to perform assigned duties autonomously using sound clinical judgment and advanced clinical knowledge.
- Ability to understand, follow, and give precise written and verbal instructions, and to perform activities safely.
- Ability to work in a team environment and manage a variable workload and multiple priorities.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous dialysis or apheresis experience.
- Current CPR certification (also separately described as required elsewhere in the posting).
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent care to patients.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions or equivalent expertise, such as infusion, dialysis, or critical care.
- Work autonomously in various clinical settings.
- Coordinate with physicians and nurses from different hospitals for therapeutic treatments.
- Train clinical apheresis staff and assess performance of procedures.
- Use clinical judgment to ensure appropriate and safe apheresis treatments.
- Act as a clinical consultant for patient treatment planning.
- Conduct therapeutic apheresis procedures, including stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections, under physician supervision.
- Perform assigned duties safely and autonomously, using advanced clinical knowledge and sound clinical judgment.
- Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
- Participate as an active member of a team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year.
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Recognition and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
