Plasma Center Nurse – RN

Takeda•Chesapeake, VA

3d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse, also known as a Medical Support Specialist, supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position follows operational guidance from the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and medical guidance from the Center Physician. It also follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The nurse contributes to donor and employee safety, follows applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), and may support pandemic-related investigations when authorized by EHS. The position is full-time and based in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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 a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer donor findings, medical or technical questions, and donor safety or eligibility concerns to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when appropriate.
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.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.