Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Takeda•Bloomington, IN

13d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist in support of 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 position operates under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The role includes conducting donor eligibility assessments and physical examinations, managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, reviewing medical histories and blood test results, evaluating donor reactions, and following procedures for medical emergencies. It also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may coordinate local pandemic-related investigations 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 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.
Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete the 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, 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.