LPN, Healthcare Nursing

Job Description

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Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.

The Specialist is familiar with plasma collection regulations and supports center‑level environmental, health and safety (EHS) under Bio Life Medical Affairs guidance.

• You will 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).
• You will evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician’s standing orders, and facilitate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on medical/technical issues concerning donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees, where applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required, following EHS guidance.
• You may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate‑level recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state‑specific basic IV therapy requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At Bio Life, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace united by an unwavering commitment to better health and a brighter future.

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