Licensed Practical Nurse - Day One Benefits

Description 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. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. About the role You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist 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. The Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). How you will contribute Determine donor eligibility by managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on 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. What you bring to Takeda High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements. Licensed or certified in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN. Current CPR and AED certification. Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy. Completed FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist. Two years experience in a clinical or hospital setting. What Takeda can offer you We support you with a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits in a fast‑paced, friendly environment. Compensation and Benefits Location: USA – LA – Lafayette U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.04 – $31.68 per hour. Benefits: U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and strive for diversity, inclusion and equity. Locations USA – LA – Lafayette Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No #J-18808-Ljbffr