Plasma Center Nurse – LPN

Takeda•Fayetteville, NC

8d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Nurse serves as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. Reporting to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and working under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues, this role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures and industry regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) support. The role includes conducting donor screening and eligibility activities, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies, consulting with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needed, supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents. The position is based at the Fayetteville, North Carolina plasma center and is a regular, full-time employee role. The posting offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus to eligible hires.

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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill 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 by managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, assessing acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be communicated to donors or when guidance is needed 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; follow 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.