Registered Nurse

BioLife Plasma Services; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Saint Peters, MO is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to determine donor eligibility and provide care within a plasma collection environment. Responsibilities include managing donor health, safety guidelines, and ensuring compliance with medical regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN, NP, or PA license and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits program along with a competitive hourly wage based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN, NP, or PA in the state of assignment.
• Completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist is required.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and interview them medically.
• Manage donor adverse events and follow SOPs for emergencies.
• Support health and safety compliance at the center.

Skills

Clinical or hospital experience

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy knowledge

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate-level nursing program

Job description

Job Title: Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role involves working within a plasma collection environment, supporting donor eligibility, care, and safety, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and EHS.

Schedule Overview

• Sunday – 6:45 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday – 10:45 am – 9:00 pm
• Tuesday – Thursday – 5:45 am – 9:00 pm
• Friday – 5:45 am – 8:00 pm
• Saturday – 6:45 am – 4:30 pm

Job Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis.
• Manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, donor transport, and physician standing orders.
• Provide guidance to donors on safety and eligibility issues.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents related to occupational health and seek evaluation by occupational health or EHS as necessary.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of pandemic threats.
• Support center‑level EHS, including environmental health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate‑level recognized nursing program with state requirements, or equivalent clinical experience.
• Licensed as RN, NP, or PA in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and well‑being benefits. Additional employer‑sponsored programs such as tuition reimbursement and volunteer time off are available.

Compensation

U.S. hourly wage range: $33.44 – $45.98. Pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, 401(k) match, disability coverage, life insurance, and additional holiday benefits. New hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and up to 80 hours of sick time per year.

Location

USA – MO – Saint Peters

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