Plasma Center Nurse- RN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Ames, IA is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (RN) to determine donor eligibility, manage adverse events, review lab results, and communicate results. You will work under the Plasma Center Manager and Center Physician to ensure safe, compliant center operations.

This on-site role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, nursing qualifications, and a comprehensive benefits package under Takeda/BioLife. Join a team dedicated to high-quality plasma collection and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the state of practice.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training completed.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including consent and medical history.
• Manage donor adverse events and emergency responses per SOPs.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable findings.
• Support vaccination programs and occupational health initiatives.

Skills

RN license

CPR/AED

IV therapy

Education

RN licensure

Job description

## Plasma Center Nurse- RNApply: USA - IA - Ames: Full time: Posted Today: R0192603By 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*****This position is eligible for a $5000 Sign on Bonus!*****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:** 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 (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; 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: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) 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 - IA - Ames**U.S. Hourly Wage Range:**$33.40 - $45.98The 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.