Registered Nurse (RN)

BioLife Plasma Services; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in St. Ann, MO, is hiring a Medical Support Specialist. In this role, you will support operations in the plasma center and ensure medical problem management under the guidance of the Center Physician.

The ideal candidate should have a valid nursing license and two years of clinical experience. The position offers an hourly wage between $33.44 and $45.98 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent or a recognized nursing program.
• Current state license (Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant).
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent management.
• Manage medical emergencies and coordinate donor transport.
• Support Hepatitis B and flu vaccination programs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Emergency management

Medical evaluation

Donor eligibility determination

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Current state license (RN, NP, or PA)

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) you will support plasma center operations, report to the Plasma Center Manager, and work under the guidance of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will apply your knowledge of plasma collection regulations and assist with environmental, health and safety compliance.

How You Will Contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions in accordance with SOPs, manage medical emergencies, and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings and medical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine need for further evaluation by occupational health or ER.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

What You Bring

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

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly wage range: $33.44‑$45.98, dependent on qualifications. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. Eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of sick time and, for new hires, up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location

Saint Ann, MO, USA.

Employment Type

Employee, Regular, Full time.

EEO Statement

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