Registered Nurse

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Cedar Falls, IA

16h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at a BioLife Plasma Services donation center, supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, as applicable, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment is expected. The role is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and is full-time. It is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. The listed U.S. hourly wage range is $31.70–$43.56; the actual rate may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Takeda describes its work as developing specialty pharmaceuticals and patient support programs and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative workplace focused on improving patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where the responsibilities will be assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet basic IV therapy requirements in 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 informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, when communicating 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; follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (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.