Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Takeda•Vancouver, WA

5d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable 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 requires familiarity with plasma collection or manufacturing regulations, adherence to guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments and supporting donor safety, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies according to standard operating procedures, and seeking physician or Medical Affairs guidance when appropriate. 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 license or certification in the assigned state as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Paramedic, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
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 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 and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.