Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Takeda•Ames, IA

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 follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role evaluates donors and their reactions in accordance with standard operating procedures, supports medical emergencies and employee health incidents, and refers medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The position may also support employee vaccination programs and pandemic-related investigations when authorized. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current LPN or LVN license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Successfully 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 occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical questions involving donor safety or eligibility, 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 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.
Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.