Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

BioLife Plasma Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and volunteer time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Waco, Texas seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to facilitate plasma collection processes and ensure donor safety. This role involves determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, and supporting health programs.

The ideal candidate will have state licensure as LPN or LVN, CPR certification, and experience in clinical settings. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Currently licensed as LPN or LVN in Texas.
• Experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage consent processes.
• Evaluate donor reactions according to standard operating procedures.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Determining donor eligibility

Medical emergency management

Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination

Patient safety and eligibility guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN state license

Current CPR and AED certification

FDA-approved training requirements

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

About the role

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs to provide center-level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; include proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reaction(s) as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing the Center Physician’s standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance.
• You may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including the 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy (in state of licensure).
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you with a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

BioLife Compensation And Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

Location

USA - TX - Waco

Hourly Wage Range

$24.32 - $33.44

Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. employees can receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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.

Worker Type Details

Location: USA - TX - Waco
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: No