Biolife Licensed Practical Nurse

Takeda•Independence, MO

23h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting BioLife Plasma Services center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows guidance from the Plasma Center Manager for operational matters and from the Center Physician for medical issues, while following BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and providing center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role contributes to plasma center operations by managing donor consent and eligibility procedures, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies, and referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when appropriate. It also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a regular, full-time employee position in Independence, Missouri. The listed hourly wage range is $24.30–$33.44, with the actual offer dependent on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, and location. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program or equivalent, consistent with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance 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; refer to 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.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) matters.