Plasma Center Nurse LPN

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The role works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures and regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The position contributes to the collection of plasma used to create medicines and calls for a commitment to customer service and quality. It includes supporting vaccination programs, responding to employee incidents, and potentially serving 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 LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where the responsibilities will be assigned.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements of 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 at the facility according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when guidance is needed on unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, donor safety, or 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.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.