Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse

BioLife Plasma; Waite Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical & dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Waite Park, MN is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to support plasma center operations. You will assess donor eligibility, monitor for adverse events, and collaborate with the Center Physician on medical issues.

The role requires nursing licensure in the state and CPR/AED certification, with at least two years of clinical experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on safety, quality, and donor care in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate nursing program as required by state
• Current EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P certification as applicable in state
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of assignment
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Minimum two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and obtain informed consent, review donor history and medical information.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs and center policies.
• Coordinate with Center Physician and Medical Affairs for medical issues and guidance.
• Support vaccination programs and occupational health safety as applicable.

Skills

EMT/paramedic certifications

LPN/LVN

RN

CPR/AED

IV therapy

clinical experience (2+ years)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program

Job description

## Plasma Center Licensed Practical NurseApply: USA - MN - Waite Park: Full time: Posted Today: R0190954By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.## **Job Description****$3000 Sign On Bonus Available!****Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.** **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 to support plasma center operations. *BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.* **About the role:** 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 determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification 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. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). **How you will contribute** You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. You will support the 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. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. You can be 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. **What you bring to Takeda:** High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN) Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy 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. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. **More about us:** At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.**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. **For Location:**USA - MN - Waite Park**U.S. Hourly Wage Range:**$25.60 - $35.20The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here.**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.*## **Locations**USA - MN - Waite Park## **Worker Type**Employee## **Worker Sub-Type**Regular## **Time Type**Full time**Job Exempt**No### About UsTakeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.