Biolife Plasma Nurse - RN

Takeda•Sheboygan, WI

23h

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations and determines donor eligibility to donate plasma. The role includes managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The nurse works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role requires familiarity with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments and a commitment to customer service and quality. The position is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and offers an hourly wage range of $33.40–$45.98. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt employee position and is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities are assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, applying acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transporting donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when donor findings are unacceptable or guidance is needed on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following Environmental, Health and Safety guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.