Outpatient Nurse LPN

Takeda•Mankato, MN

2d•$26 - $35

About The Position

The Outpatient Nurse LPN performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support 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 specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports center-level environmental, health and safety activities, and requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations. Responsibilities include donor eligibility assessments and consent procedures, evaluating donor reactions and responding to medical emergencies according to standard operating procedures, consulting the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about medical or technical concerns, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. The role may also support community pandemic investigations when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned location as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in 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 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 in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unsuitable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is needed, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health and safety activities.