Plasma Center Nurse - LPN

Job Description

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory results, and ensuring adherence to SOPs under the guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions; follow SOPs for medical emergencies, coordinate with the Center Physician, and transport donors to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues and donor safety/eligibility concerns.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate‑equivalent nursing education with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfil state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 – $33.44. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and 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, and well‑being benefits.

Employees receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.

Locations: USA – FL – Largo

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub‑Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Job Exempt:
No