LVN for Plasma Donation Center

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist evaluates donor eligibility and health, supports donor safety and satisfaction, manages injuries and adverse events, and helps educate donors and train employees. The work is performed in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F while working with plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required for freezer-related duties. Salary is based on licensure and experience. A possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for candidates fluent in both English and Spanish. The position offers competitive pay, career growth and promotion opportunities, geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers, and no third shift. The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, up to a 5% 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, and the opportunity to participate in the company bonus program.

Requirements

Currently certified or licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks under variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Ability to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; and frequently move both hands and feet.
Ability to make fast, simple finger, hand, and wrist movements and precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Ability to squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasions, and occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Ability to work around biological fluids and potential infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold below 32°F while performing functions in plasma freezers.
Use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish; a possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Educate donors about general health and counsel them regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.