Outpatient Registered Nurse RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Waco, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Medical Support Specialist to oversee donor eligibility and safety in plasma collection.

The selected candidate will review medical history, manage adverse effects, and collaborate with the Center Manager and Center Physician. A licensed RN, NP, or PA with at least two years in a clinical setting is required. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ensure donor eligibility and manage informed consent processes.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct donor medical history interviews and evaluations.
• Handle donor reactions and emergencies according to SOPs.
• Support employee health programs as necessary.

Skills

Patient eligibility determination

Managing adverse events

Medical history interviews

Physical examinations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

Tools

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy skills

Job description

Job Description

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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.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

About the role

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

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conduct medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, perform physical examinations, blood testing, and review serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs 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 or ER staff. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate-level nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Successfully complete the FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

At Takeda, you will work in an environment that helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a collaborative team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits. The role is based in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

Location: USA – TX – Waco

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $33.44 – $45.98. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per year, 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.

Job Details

Locations: USA – TX – Waco

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No