Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Takeda•Ames, IA

7d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse, also called a Medical Support Specialist, supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors about unsuitable results. The position works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable regulations and standard operating procedures, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety support. The role is based at the BioLife Plasma Services center in Ames, Iowa. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The listed hourly wage range is $24.30–$33.44, and the posting states that the position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements for the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete the 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 obtaining informed consent, providing AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, reviewing acceptance requirements and blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be provided to donors or when guidance is needed 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.
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.