Licensed Practical Nurse

About This Role

This nursing role supports plasma center operations, performing as a Medical Support Specialist to collect high-quality plasma for life-changing medicines. You will determine donor eligibility, manage adverse events, review lab results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The role works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operations and the Center Physician for medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including 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)
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) occurring 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
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
• Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents
• Act as 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
• 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

Benefits

• Medical benefits starting day one
• Full vacation starting day one
• $3000 Sign-On Bonus
• Opportunities for career growth
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits