Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Greenfield, WI

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The nurse determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, plasma industry regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include screening donors through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The nurse evaluates donor reactions and follows procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care. The role refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate. Additional duties include supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents, and serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is based in Greenfield, Wisconsin, and is full-time. The stated hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20, subject to qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. Takeda describes its work environment as fast-paced and friendly and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet basic IV therapy requirements for the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
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 SPE review.
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow procedures for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings and medical or technical questions, including donor safety and eligibility issues, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.