Plasma Center Nurse - LPN - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

BioLife Plasma Services; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative plasma donation center where your role as a Medical Support Specialist will directly impact lives. You'll be responsible for ensuring donor safety and eligibility, managing medical emergencies, and supporting health initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on quality and customer service. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to career growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care and community health.

Benefits

Medical/Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of responsibility as LPN or LVN.
• Two years experience in a clinical or hospital setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent processes.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical History Interviewing

Emergency Response

Vaccination Administration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

CPR and AED Certification

Tools

Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)

Job description

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Job Description

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 (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

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

About the role:

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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, including 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 reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
• 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.

• You can be 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 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 (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.

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.

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 - IN - Elkhart

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.85 - $32.79

The 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.

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.

Locations: USA - IN - Elkhart

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No