Plasma Center LPN: Impactful Nursing in Donor Care

BioLife Plasma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse). You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results.

This role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and collaborates with the Center Physician to ensure donor safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a licensed LPN/LVN with CPR/AED, IV therapy certification, and at least two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and nursing program completion.
• State licensure as LPN/LVN required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• FDA training completion required.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and informed consent, including medical history and physical exam.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable results.
• Refer challenging medical decisions to Center Physician or Medical Affairs as needed.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for staff.
• Manage employee incidents per EHS guidance; assist investigations when needed.
• May serve as Pandemic Coordinator if authorized by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

CPR/AED

IV therapy

Donor safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

LPN or LVN license

Nursing program graduate

CPR certification

Clinical experience (2+ yrs)

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse). You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results.

This role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and collaborates with the Center Physician to ensure donor safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a licensed LPN/LVN with CPR/AED, IV therapy certification, and at least two years of clinical experience.