Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

MUST have an active LPN license in Illinois!

Schedule Requirement: This role requires availability for nights and weekends. Standard coverage hours are 5:00am–9:00pm on weekdays and 6:00am–5:00pm on weekends
.

The starting pay for this position is $30 per hour
. Final compensation may be adjusted based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) you will report to the Plasma Center Manager and support plasma center operations.

About the role:

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma
• Manage donor adverse events
• Review laboratory test results
• Notify donors of unsuitable test results
• Work under guidance of Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under management of Center Physician for medical issues
• Familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment
• Follow guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and provide center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS)

How you will contribute:

• Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
• Evaluate donor reactions and 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 for medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
• 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

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the required state as LPN or LVN
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

What Takeda can offer you: We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

Summary:

Location:

USA – IL – Joliet

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $26.88 – $36.96

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

EEO Statement Takeda is proud in 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.

USA – IL – Joliet

Employee

Regular

Full time

Job Exempt:
No