Plasma Center Nurse LPN

Takeda•Bismarck, ND

7d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations and donor care. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, as applicable, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) activities, and requires familiarity with regulations in plasma collection or a manufacturing environment. The nurse also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a part-time, regular employee position in Bismarck, North Dakota. The listed hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20, and the position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, or 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 required, referring to EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.