Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Takeda•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting 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 Plasma Center Manager's operational guidance and the Center Physician's medical management. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable regulations and standard operating procedures, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role includes conducting donor consent and medical-history procedures, physical examinations and blood testing; evaluating donor reactions and responding to medical emergencies; consulting the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about donor eligibility, safety, and medical or technical issues; supporting employee vaccination programs; and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the position may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of local pandemic threats.

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 state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete 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 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 standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician's standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues involving donor safety and eligibility, from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
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.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.