Registered Nurse RN - Sign On Bonus Available!

Takeda•Moorhead, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse). In this role, you will be a vital part of a team dedicated to collecting high-quality plasma that becomes life-changing medicines. A strong commitment to customer service and quality is essential. You will be responsible for determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist operates under the operational guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the medical management of the Center Physician. Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected. This position also involves supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines provided by BioLife Medical Affairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reaction(s) that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.