Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BioLife Plasma Services; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In this role, you will support plasma center operations, ensuring donor eligibility while monitoring donor safety and providing necessary medical support.

The ideal candidate will hold an LPN or LVN license, with experience in a clinical environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and a competitive hourly wage between $24.32 and $33.44 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or completion of a recognized educational nursing program.
• Licensed or certified LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility through various assessments.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Support Hepatitis B and flu vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

CPR and AED certification

Basic IV therapy

Experience in clinical or hospital setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN license

Job description

Role Overview

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, ensuring donor eligibility, monitoring donor safety, and providing medical and operational support under guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including donor transport to emergency care.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health or emergency room, following environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfilled state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completed FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; retirement benefits; and other well‑being benefits.

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44 (actual wage based on qualifications, experience, location, and applicable minimum wage).

Location

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA.

EEO Statement

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