Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at a BioLife plasma donation center, supporting center operations and donor care. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provides center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) support. The position requires a commitment to customer service and quality while helping ensure plasma donors’ safety and eligibility. Duties also include supporting employee vaccination programs and responding to employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the nurse may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
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 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, applying acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when donor findings are unacceptable or when 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 EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.