Licensed Practical Nurse - Day One Benefits

Job Description MUST have an active LPN license in Illinois! Schedule requirements This role requires availability for nights and weekends. Standard coverage hours are 5:00 am - 9:00 pm on weekdays and 6:00 am - 5:00 pm on weekends . Compensation The starting pay for this position is $30 per hour . Final compensation may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Hourly wage range: $26.88 - $36.96 . About BioLife Plasma Services Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. About the role The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. Responsibilities Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician’s standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities. Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance regarding donor safety and eligibility. Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements. Currently licensed or certified in the state in which responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN. 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 We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Location USA - IL - Joliet #J-18808-Ljbffr