Plasma Center Nurse - LPN

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations, ensuring donor eligibility, medical safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, and acceptance requirements.
• Perform physical examination, blood testing, and review of laboratory results (e.g., serological protein electrophoresis).
• Evaluate donor reactions and apply SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and coordinating transport to emergency facilities.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical findings and donor safety questions.
• Support employee vaccination programs for Hepatitis B and seasonal flu.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance for incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations of pandemic threats per EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent; recognized nursing program with state licensing (LPN, LVN).
• Current state license and certification as LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑approved basic IV therapy certification.
• Completion of FDA‑approved Bio Life Medical Support Specialist training.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

• U.S. hourly wage range: $25.60 – $35.20.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance; 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 sick time per calendar year.
• New hires accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation.

USA – MI – Ypsilanti

• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Sub‑Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full time
• Job Exempt:
  No

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