RN - $2,500 Sign On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick time and vacation

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to enhance plasma center operations. This role involves determining donor eligibility, conducting medical history interviews, and managing emergencies under guidance from the Center Physician.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be licensed in their state as an RN, NP, or PA, and possess strong clinical skills. A comprehensive benefits package includes a sign-on bonus and competitive hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified in the state of responsibility.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Conduct physical examinations and blood testing.
• Evaluate donor reactions and support vaccination programs.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) will support plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role operates under the guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.

Specific duties:

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent
• Perform AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion procedures
• Conduct medical history interviews and acceptability requirements
• Conduct physical examinations, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for emergencies, develop physician standing orders, and transport donors to emergency care facilities
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical/technical issues
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate further evaluation with occupational health/ER
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized and support investigations associated with pandemic threats

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of responsibilities: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy
• Complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Benefits & Compensation

Sign‑on Bonus: $2,500 – Day One Benefits.

Hourly wage range: $33.44 - $45.98. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits.

Paid sick time up to 80 hours per calendar year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location & Work Information

USA - KS - Lenexa

Employee, Regular, Full time, Non‑exempt

EEO Statement

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