Biolife Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Kansas City, KS

15h

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The nurse works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) activities, and requires familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment. The nurse conducts donor eligibility procedures, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The role evaluates donor reactions and follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities. The nurse consults the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about unacceptable findings and medical or technical questions involving donor safety and eligibility. Other duties include supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents, and, when authorized, coordinating pandemic-related activities. The position is full-time at the BioLife Plasma Services location on Ambassador Dr in Kansas City, Missouri. The listed U.S. hourly wage range is $24.30–$33.44, with the actual offer dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, credentials, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet the 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.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing 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 in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Support plasma center operations and center-level environmental, health and safety activities.