Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Cedar Falls, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse, also referred to as a Medical Support Specialist, supports plasma center operations and donor care. The position determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with applicable plasma-collection or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include completing donor eligibility procedures, evaluating donor reactions, following standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, and referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The role also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a full-time, regular employee position in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The stated hourly wage range is $23.00–$31.68; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

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 the responsibilities will be assigned.
Current 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 that occur at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable procedures 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 concerning donor safety and 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 needed, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.