LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

LPN - Physician SubstituteDetermined to increase your work/life balance and home time, your ability to learn and advance, and your impact on other's lives? We leave work at work. [So should you!] As a critical part of every Octapharma Plasma donor center, talented nurses like you work hard to enhance the lives of others with your empathy, skill, and commitment. Which is why our growing organization strives to enhance yours, with real work/life balance, career-development opportunities, and genuine support. Experience it first-hand in this role:This Is What You'll Do:Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis proceduresDetermine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physicianProvide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatmentsConduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donorsReview medical histories and perform suitability examinationsMaintain communication logs regarding donor suitabilityReview normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitabilityCounsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordinglyComplete cross-training as requiredThis Is Who You Are:An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrityA person committed to excellent customer service all day, every dayEmpathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donorsSelf-motivated and willing to assume the initiativeTeachable with a desire to learn and advanceSomeone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where neededUnderstanding, patient, and genuinely authenticHungry to build a great careerThis Is What It Takes:Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational programCurrent licensure as an LPN specific to the location of employmentCurrent certification in CPRAbility to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation programA high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environmentWillingness and ability to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and center informationWillingness and ability to work on weekendsBasic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferredBlood bank or plasma center experience highly preferredOne or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferredJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified/licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate, or 3- advanced/paramedic, if allowable).Must work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.Alabama: Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.California: Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.New Jersey: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.Ohio: Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.Washington: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPIapproved training modules or training curriculum.Must have excellent patient/donor assessment skills.Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills.Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.Ability to view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:Excellent work/life balanceHome time is yours, so you can leave work at workCenters operate limited hours during many major holidaysExcellent teamwork/friendly co-workersSupportive environmentStrong ethical standardsOpportunities for advancementDo Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.Formal trainingOutstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account (HSA)Employee assistance program (EAP)Wellness program401 (k) retirement planPaid time offCompany-paid holidaysPersonal timeMore About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.