Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Takeda•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. Reporting 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 works under the Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s direction for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The nurse evaluates donor eligibility through informed-consent procedures, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The role evaluates donor reactions and follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care. It also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

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 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 Specialists.
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, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of 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 donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer medical or technical issues, donor safety and eligibility questions, and unacceptable findings to 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 occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is needed, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.