Registered Nurse, Clinical Specialist - 1963248971

　　DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:DescriptionVitalant is currently seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist, Registered Nurse, to join our team. The Clinical Specialist plays a pivotal role in conducting advanced clinical procedures, which encompass therapeutic apheresis procedures including stem cell, granulocyte, and lymphocyte collections, all while operating under the supervision of a licensed physician. Our ideal Clinical Specialist, Registered Nurse, brings to the table a minimum of two years' hands-on experience in delivering therapeutic interventions or equivalent expertise (such as infusion, dialysis, or critical care) but we will train if you do not have apheresis experience. Our culture is to provide a safe, diverse workplace where every employee is heard and Your Impact is Vital.

　　What to Expect:Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shift (start time varies) with on-call one week per month or less (once trained and working independently).

　　To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

　　They include:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match* Tuition assistance up to 5K per year* Free basic life and AD&D insurance* Free short-and-long-term disability insurance* HSA and FSA* Paid time off* Plus, many other employee perks and programs!

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Responsible for the receipt and processing of therapeutic orders from Community Physicians, arrangements for necessities of a procedure, such as ordering labs, fluids and materials, and assistance with the development, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing methodologies. Performs therapeutic apheresis procedures on patients under supervision of a licensed Vitalant physician according to SOPs.* Performs intraoperative procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician. Is responsible for monitoring patient blood loss, assessing patient status as it relates to apheresis, and communicates to anesthesia and operating room nursing staff the blood volume processed and volume returned to the patient.* Responsible for the receipt and processing of collection orders from Physicians, National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), and hospital transfusion services. Responsible for the administration of drugs, and donor evaluation for the collection and mobilization regimens.* Performs HPC/MNC collections on donors or patients according to SOPs.* Performs granulocyte collections on donors according to SOPs.* Performs any new hemapheresis procedure approved for clinical use, as required.* Participates in department research projects, trials and data gathering.* Participates in customer, patient, donor and family education.* Anticipates and responds to unique clinical situations according to SOPs.* Maintains accurate, complete and legible records following the principles of current Good Clinical Practices and related Clinical Practices policies and procedures of the institutions where the procedures are performed.* Participates in quality assurance activities, as indicated.* Trains staff, as required.* Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

　　RequirementsKnowledge/Education* Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing required.* Bachelor's degree preferred.* Knowledge of rationale and techniques relating to assigned duties required.

　　Licenses/Certifications* RN license in state of practice required.* Current CPR certification required.* Valid driver's license required.

　　ExperiencePrevious apheresis experience preferred.* Previous acute hospital experience preferred.* Phlebotomy experience preferred.

　　Skills/Abilities* Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.* Must be able to maintain confidentiality.* Must be able to understand, follow, and give precise written and verbal instructions, and perform all activities safely.* Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.* Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.* Must be able to work flexible shifts.* Effective oral and written communication skills.

　　EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

　　Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity