Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Takeda•Universal City, TX

9d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse, also known as a Medical Support Specialist, supports plasma center operations and is responsible for donor eligibility, donor adverse events, laboratory test-result review, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures, and relevant regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role includes determining donor eligibility through informed-consent procedures, medical-history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The nurse evaluates donor reactions and follows procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care. The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may coordinate pandemic-related investigations when authorized by EHS.

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 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 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 (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to communicate to donors or for 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 occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, following 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.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.