Plasma Center Nurse – LPN

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Livonia, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Plasma Center Nurse (LPN/LVN) at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The nurse will support plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing lab results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The position operates under the guidance of the Center Manager for operations and the Center Physician for medical issues. The nurse will be familiar with industry regulations and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified as an LPN or LVN in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs.
Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician's standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, and donor safety/eligibility concerns.
Support employee Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs.
Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats.