Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Description

About Bio Life Plasma Services

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.

About the role:

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 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 will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and will follow guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs and provide center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conduct medical history interview and acceptance requirements, perform physical examination, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings need to be communicated to donors or when guidance concerning medical or technical issues is required, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support 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, and refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate-equivalent recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Successfully complete the FDA-approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.04 - $31.68. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, or location. It will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and may participate in the benefits program. They are entitled to up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Location:

USA - OK - Del City

Job Exempt: No