Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Providence, RI, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in opening a new Donor Center. The role involves evaluating donor suitability, ensuring compliance, and providing limited emergency care. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong character and customer service skills. This opportunity offers rewarding career advancement with supportive management and a focus on team collaboration. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited healthcare education program.
• Possess current LPN licensure for the region of employment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in blood bank or plasma centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical evaluations of potential donors.
• Determine donor suitability in consultation with physicians.
• Provide limited emergency care as required.
• Conduct compliance evaluations for plasma donors.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Organization

Team orientation

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program

Current licensure as an LPN

Current certification in CPR

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Want to be a part of something exciting? Help Octapharma Plasma open our next Donor Center! At Octapharma Plasma you can channel your passion for helping others into a medical career that is fast‑paced and personally and professionally rewarding.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing biopharmaceutical company and assist in opening our newest Donor Center. Recent medically trained graduates as well as experienced healthcare professionals are welcome to apply. We offer exciting career advancement opportunities throughout the country!

LPN

This Is What You’ll Do:

• Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
• Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
• Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
• Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
• Review medical histories and perform suitability examinations
• Review normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitability
• Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
• Complete cross‑training as required

This Is Who You Are:

• An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity
• A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
• Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors
• Self‑motivated and willing to assume the initiative
• Teachable with a desire to learn and advance
• Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
• Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
• Hungry to build a great career

This Is What It Takes:

• Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
• Current licensure as an LPN specific to the location of employment
• Current certification in CPR
• Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program
• A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment
• Willingness and ability to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and center information
• Willingness and ability to work on weekends
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
• One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred

This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:

• Home time is yours, so you can leave work at work
• Centers operate limited hours during many major holidays
• Excellent teamwork/friendly co‑workers
• Strong ethical standards
• Opportunities for advancement

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands‑on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life‑saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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