Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

HOUCHIN COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK•Bakersfield, CA

2d•$33 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Responsible Physician (Medical Director) and the Manager of Donor Services or designee, the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides guidance and support, whether on-site or via tele-health, to Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) Blood Donor Phlebotomists at fixed sites or mobile collections. The RN/LVN is not an independent practitioner in this position and performs assigned clinical and donor-services functions under the direction of the Responsible Physician (Medical Director), within the individual’s applicable California license, certification, demonstrated competency, HCBB policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position supports donor screening and eligibility processes, performs authorized venipuncture/blood collection activities, recognizes and responds to donor reactions according to approved procedures, and helps assure donor and recipient safety and compliance with the HCBB quality system.

Requirements

Valid and current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license, as applicable to the individual filling the position
Current CPR Card
For an LVN assigned blood-withdrawal/venipuncture functions, current blood-withdrawal certification/authorization as required by California law and HCBB policy
Experience in providing guidance in a team environment
Experience with medical terminology of conditions and/or treatment
Use and experience with medical equipment, i.e. Sphygmomanometer, thermometer, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to acknowledge verbal and non-verbal cues and respond appropriately
Ability to carry out assigned duties with attention to detail, under the direction of the Responsible Physician (Medical Director) and management, ensuring adherence to quality standards and approved procedures
Ability to identify and problem-solve operational issues within assigned authority and promptly escalate clinical, donor-eligibility, or other matters requiring medical determination to the Responsible Physician (Medical Director)

Nice To Haves

Blood bank experience, is preferred
Microsoft applications and computer documentation are a plus

Responsibilities

Performs assigned screening functions within authorized scope and refers questions or determinations requiring medical judgment to the Responsible Physician (Medical Director).
Label products, tubes and record documentation accurately
Ensures donor confidentiality
Accurately completes all paperwork and electronic documentation
Assist in training/mentoring under the supervision and at the request of management
Be proficient in all Donor Services procedures and maintain competencies
Reviews all documentation either manually or by computer to meet regulatory standards, HCBB procedures, SOPs and are in accordance with cGMP’s
Maintains premiere donor care, customer safety, and satisfaction during the blood collection process
Consistently enforce HCBB organizational work policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook across all staff by addressing concerns to administration promptly
Recognizes donor reactions and provides treatment/intervention in accordance with Medical Director-approved HCBB SOPs, the individual’s license and competency, and obtains direction from the Responsible Physician (Medical Director) when required
Provides donor education, notification, and/or counseling regarding reactive donor screening and supplemental test results only when authorized by HCBB procedure, trained and competent to do so, and under the direction of the Responsible Physician (Medical Director)
Accurately review Quality Control (QC) and maintenance records as well as equipment event logs in a timely manner and act/follow up on significant results
Review and take required actions on Day End and Lot Release Reports
Performs assigned donor eligibility review and blood collection functions under the direction of the Responsible Physician (Medical Director). This position does not independently exercise the authority of the Responsible Physician. Any physician-substitute function, if applicable, must be specifically authorized by HCBB policy, Medical Director delegation, applicable regulation, and the individual’s license, training, and competency.
Contacts and escalates to the Responsible Physician (Medical Director) donor eligibility issues, medical questions, exceptions, adverse events, or other matters requiring determination or direction by the Responsible Physician.
Float between fixed sites and mobiles
Assist in set-up and teardown of blood collection equipment on mobiles, according to the established plan
Ability to travel several hours with the mobile unit
Understands and adheres to the policies and standards developed by Houchin Community Blood Bank
Complies with applicable FDA requirements and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), applicable California requirements, and applicable AABB standards as incorporated into HCBB policies and procedures.
Identifies and reports deviations, nonconformances, documentation discrepancies, equipment concerns, or events that may affect donor safety, recipient safety, product quality, or regulatory compliance in accordance with the HCBB quality system.