Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Takeda•Spring, TX

14d•$23 - $31•Onsite

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 nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. Operational guidance comes from the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, while medical issues are managed under the Center Physician. The role requires familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The position is located in Spring, Texas, and is a regular, full-time, non-exempt employee role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned state 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 in 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 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 and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking 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; 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.