Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

Takeda•Bellingham, WA

7d•$41 - $56

About The Position

The Plasma Center Registered Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist is familiar with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety support. This position contributes to plasma collection and donor care by evaluating donor eligibility and reactions, supporting employee vaccination and incident programs, and coordinating with physicians, Medical Affairs, occupational health, emergency services, and EHS when appropriate. The role is based in Bellingham, Washington, and is a regular, full-time employee position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Fulfill 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 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 occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and transport of donors 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; refer to 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.