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:
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pmOccasional weekend and holidays
Approximately 20% travel
Salary Range: 91,832.04 - 121,222.40
Job Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)Job Description:
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.
Your impact as a Lead Registered Nurse is vital. You will play a pivotal role in supporting Vitalant's life-saving mission by 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.
What to Expect
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Occasional weekend and holidays
Approximately 20% travel
Salary Range: 91,832.04 - 121,222.40
Job Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with
- 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 insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a Lead Registered Nurse, you'll get to
- Provide excellent care to our 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.
- Utilize your clinical judgment to ensure appropriate and safe apheresis treatments.
- Act as a clinical consultant for patient treatment planning.
- 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.
- 2 years of previous hospital experience or related experience required.
- RN license in state of practice required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Valid driver's license required.
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
Associate's degree 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 preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
EXPERIENCE
Previous dialysis or apheresis experience preferred.
2 years of previous hospital experience (medical/surgical or critical care nursing) or related experience required.
Phlebotomy experience required
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities autonomously, requiring sound clinical judgement and application of advanced clinical knowledge.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):
Sitting 5+
Standing 5+
Walking N/A
Lift (40# Max) 46086
Carry/move (40# max) 0-3
Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3
Climbing 0-3
Bend 0-3
Squat 0-3
Kneel N/A
Reaching above shoulders 0-3
Reaching waist to shoulder 0-3
Reaching knee to waist 0-3
Reaching floor to knee 0-3
Grasp 0-3
Handling 5+
Finger dexterity 5+
Pinch 5+
Driving 0-3
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Location:
717 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
Job Category:
Lab ServicesContact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If 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.