Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Job Description

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Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected. Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

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 (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist should be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.

Guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs is followed, and center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS) is provided.

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician’s standing orders, and arrange donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the 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. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• 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.

• 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 for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years 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 including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda encourages innovation and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by an unwavering commitment to bring better health and a brighter future.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be transparent with our pay practices.

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.

USA - IN - Indianapolis