Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 31,739 - 43,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Company holidays

Wellness benefits

Up to 80 hours sick time annually

Up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves determining donor eligibility, conducting medical history interviews, and managing donor reactions. Applicants must have a high school diploma and be a licensed LPN or LVN. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.04 to $31.68. Join our mission to support safe and effective plasma donation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduate equivalent from a recognized nursing program.
• Licensed LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions following applicable SOPs.
• Refer unacceptable findings to Center Physician or Medical Affairs.
• Support employer vaccination programs as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluations.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed LPN or LVN

Current CPR and AED certification

Basic IV therapy requirements

Clinical or hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma or Nursing Program

Job description

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly wage range: $23.04 - $31.68. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, company holidays, wellness benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time annually, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in 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.