Plasma Center Spanish/English Bilingual Registered Nurse - Harlem

Takeda

88d • $42 - $57

About The Position

At BioLife, nursing can be a challenging, yet fulfilling career. Nursing careers at BioLife are different from many other nursing careers. Here, our Plasma Center Nurses screen and advise donors to ensure they are in good health to donate plasma. In turn, that plasma is used to create lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies received by hundreds of thousands of people with rare and complex diseases. As a Plasma Center Nurse, you get to know our donors while working in a modern, fast-paced, yet laid-back environment. You’ll work alongside friendly teammates who share your dedication to saving lives, and be a part of a supportive, fun culture. You can build a lasting career with us and there are opportunities to advance to management. Nursing doesn’t have to be hard work—at BioLife, it can be a career you love.

Requirements

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required.
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
• Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Customer service oriented.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours.
• Leadership skills.
• Integrity, fairness, honesty, and perseverance.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion.
• Conduct medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) as required.
• Evaluate and manage donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the execution of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Manage donor deferral; review test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Initiate and investigate Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
• Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.
• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).

Benefits

• A diverse culture where you are treated like family.
• No overnight shifts.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Training.
• Advancement opportunities.
• A chance to make a difference and save lives without risking your own.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees