Registered Nurse

Takeda•Cedar Falls, IA

3d•$32 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. This is a full-time employee position in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. The listed hourly wage range is $31.70–$43.56. Takeda describes a fast-paced, friendly environment and offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned work location as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
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, applying acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings need to be provided to donors or guidance is needed on medical or technical matters, 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, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.