Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Takeda•Greensboro, NC

10d•$33 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports environmental, health and safety (EHS) at the center, and is expected to be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments. The role contributes to a patient-focused organization by supporting safe plasma donation and the collection of plasma used to make medicines. It is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is a regular, full-time employee position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned responsibilities 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, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking 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 further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, using EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.