LPN or RN

Grifols•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, responds to injuries and adverse events, and assists with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. New graduates are welcome. Compensation depends on licensure, training, education, and experience: $32–$35 per hour for LPNs and $48–$50 per hour for RNs. The position is eligible to participate in up to 4% of the company bonus pool. 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 when working in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear.

Requirements

Current state-required certification or licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to communicate information clearly and understand spoken information and instructions.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Physical ability to stand and sit for up to 2–4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1–2 hours per day; frequently move both hands and fingers; make precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects; and occasionally walk, bend, twist at the waist, squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Ability to lift 15 pounds lightly, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity, color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure 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 illness and medication histories to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.