Plasma Center Nurse – RN

Plasma Center Nurse – RN

Requirements

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, to include, 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) as required
• Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs
• Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs
• Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI)
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility
• Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs
• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable
• Maintain applicable employee medical records
• Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees, as required
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
• Administer first aid to employees as needed
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS
• Supports investigations associated with pandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred