Biolife LPN (Part Time)

Takeda•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The LPN works as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The nurse works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and supports environmental, health and safety activities at the center. Responsibilities include reviewing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical-history interviews and physical examinations, performing blood testing and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE), evaluating donor reactions, and following procedures for medical emergencies. The nurse consults the Center Physician or Medical Affairs on donor safety, eligibility, and medical or technical issues. The role also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

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 CPR and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

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 at the facility according to standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable procedures 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 for unacceptable donor findings or 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.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community.