Registered Nurse

Job Description

Schedule Overview: 30 hours/week

This position is part of our Flex/Evening–Weekend Shift team. Employees may be scheduled for either a daytime or evening shift during any given week. Team members work up to five days per week, with shifts that may fall within the following operating hours:

• Sunday 6:45 – 4:30
• Monday 10:45am – 9pm
• Tuesday–Thursday 5:45am – 9pm
• Friday 5:45am – 8pm
• Saturday 6:45am – 4:30pm

You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues.

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 SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.

You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needed to provide unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.

You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.

You will manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.

You may 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.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent or 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.
• Successfully complete the FDA approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years 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, a team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, 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. based employees are also eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location: USA - MO - Saint Peters

Hourly Wage Range: $33.44 - $45.98

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Employee, Regular, Part time, No job exemption.