Plasma Center Nurse: Elevate Donor Care & Safety

BioLife Plasma Services; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations by determining donor eligibility and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role includes handling donor reactions, medical emergencies, and coordination with physicians, while supporting vaccination programs and EHS requirements. Minimum RN/NP/PA (or equivalent) licensure and two years clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with recognized nursing program requirement.
• Licensed or certified as RN, NP, or PA in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Successful completion of BioLife FDA-approved training for Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical exam, blood testing, and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies; arrange donor transport when needed.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for any unacceptable findings or guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees (Hepatitis B, Seasonal Flu).
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate evaluation by occupational health or emergency response as required.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations related to pandemic threats.
• Provide center-level support of environmental, health and safety and assist with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

Emergency care

Regulatory compliance

CPR/AED certification

Interpersonal communication

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program completion (RN/NP/PA eligible)

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations by determining donor eligibility and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role includes handling donor reactions, medical emergencies, and coordination with physicians, while supporting vaccination programs and EHS requirements. Minimum RN/NP/PA (or equivalent) licensure and two years clinical experience are required.