Bilingual LPN: Plasma Center Nurse

Takeda; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to determine donor eligibility, review test results, and support plasma center operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

This role requires a HS diploma, LPN/LVN license, CPR/AED, and two years of clinical experience; Spanish and English fluency is required. Hourly pay ranges from $24.30 to $33.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; 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)
• Evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing 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
• You can be 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

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

CPR/AED certification

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

LPN/LVN license

Nursing program graduate

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to determine donor eligibility, review test results, and support plasma center operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

This role requires a HS diploma, LPN/LVN license, CPR/AED, and two years of clinical experience; Spanish and English fluency is required. Hourly pay ranges from $24.30 to $33.44 per hour.