Full Time Intake Nurse - Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
The Intake Nurse, also identified as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), supports plasma center operations and donor safety at BioLife Plasma Services. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, works under the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations. The position also supports employee vaccination and incident programs, follows applicable standard operating procedures during medical emergencies, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is based in Lemon Grove, California.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
- Current license or certification in the state where the responsibilities will be assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
- Meet basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
- Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
- Bilingual Spanish, as stated in the job title.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility according to standard operating procedures.
- Follow procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
- Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, 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 EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- Equitable pay practices and compensation transparency are noted; employee benefits information is available through a linked page, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
