Plasma Center Spanish​/English Bilingual Registered Nurse - Harlem

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** Job Description*
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* ** NURSING IS HARD WORK. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE** .

At Bio Life, nursing can be a challenging, yet fulfilling career. Nursing careers at Bio Life are different from many other nursing careers. Here, our Plasma Center Nurses screen and advise donors to ensure they are in good health to donate plasma. In turn, that plasma is used to create lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies received by hundreds of thousands of people with rare and complex diseases.

As a Plasma Center Nurse, you get to know our donors while working in a modern, fast-paced, yet laid-back environment. You'll work alongside friendly teammates who share your dedication to saving lives, and be a part of a supportive, fun culture. You can build a lasting career with us and there are opportunities to advance to management.

Nursing doesn't have to be hard work-at Bio Life, it can be a career you love.

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What we offer:

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** _A diverse culture where you are treated like family!_*
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** _No overnight shifts!_*
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** _Tuition Reimbursement!_*
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** _Paid Training!_*
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** _Advancement opportunities!_*
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** _A chance to make a difference and save lives without risking your own!_*
* ** About Bio Life Plasma Services*
* Every day at Bio Life, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll 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, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

_BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd._

This position will require 6-8 weeks of travel for training purposes. All travel expenses for training will be covered by the company and will include cost of flights, rental car, lodging, and meals. Travel home for the weekend may be permitted and can be discussed further in the interview process.

Position will be based out of our brand new plasma donation facility in Harlem, NY opening March 2025! Start dates are scheduled for January 2025.

** _OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE_*
* The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues. Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and/or a manufacturing environment.

The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

** _ACCOUNTABILITIES _*
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** Donor Eligibility (85%)*
* + Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, to include, 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) as required.

+ Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the execution of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.

+ Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.

+ Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).

+ Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as…