LVN for Plasma Donation Center

Grifols•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a plasma donation center. The role involves assessing donor suitability and health, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and assisting with employee training and health programs. Salary is based on licensure and experience. A possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for candidates fluent in both English and Spanish. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold below 32°F when working in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. The role requires both independent work and following oral or written instructions, adapting to variable demands, and communicating sensitively with diverse groups.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment, according to state requirements.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks under variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Ability to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
Ability to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; occasional walking, bending, and waist twisting; and rare squatting, crouching, or sitting on one's heels.
Frequent movement of both hands and fingers, including precise coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects; frequent foot movement.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and to reach below shoulder height.
Essential hearing acuity, color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish may qualify for a possible $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure confidentiality of donor and staff information.
Inform donors of potential hazards.
Educate donors about general health and counsel them regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate illness and medication histories to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.