Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

BioLife Plasma Services; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Appleton, WI, is hiring a Medical Support Specialist to oversee plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage consent, and provide safety support. We're looking for candidates with a current RN, NP license and at least two years of clinical experience.

Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Join us in making a positive impact in the community while ensuring donor safety!

Qualifications

• Must possess a current nursing license according to state requirements.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience required.
• Complete FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Monitor donor reactions and handle medical emergencies.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current RN, NP, or PA license

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

This role: Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) will support plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and the Center Physician. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing informed consent, reviewing laboratory results, handling donor adverse events, and supporting safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent (AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history, physical exam, blood testing, SPE review).
• Monitor donor reactions and handle medical emergencies following SOPs.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for findings requiring medical or technical guidance.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate occupational health evaluations.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center‑level EHS support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state IV therapy requirements.
• Complete FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years clinical or hospital experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $33.44 – $45.98 (dependent on experience, credentials, location).
• Short‑term incentives for U.S. employees.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well‑being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours sick time per year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation.

Location

USA – WI – Appleton – Eisenhower Dr.

EEO Statement

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