Plasma Center Nurse – RN

Takeda•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position 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, is familiar with regulations for the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. Responsibilities include managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion; conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations; reviewing blood testing and Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE); evaluating donor reactions and following SOPs for medical emergencies; and referring medical, technical, donor-safety, or eligibility questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The role also supports employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, manages employee incidents and referrals for further evaluation, and may serve as an authorized Pandemic Coordinator to support local investigations related to pandemic threats. This is a regular, full-time employee position in Chesapeake, Virginia. The listed hourly wage range is $33.40–$45.98, with the actual offer depending on factors including qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. Takeda describes a purpose-driven, fast-paced, friendly work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including the graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
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 managing 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 in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to communicate to donors or for 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 further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Support plasma center operations and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.