Job Description
This registered nurse determines plasma donor eligibility to generate medicines benefiting patients with rare conditions. Activities include managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, history interviews, physicals, blood tests, SPE interpretation, adverse event handling per SOPs, and lab result reviews. Referring donors for unsuitable outcomes or guidance via Center Physician ensures accuracy, with vaccination program support and incident management through EHS. Flexible shifts from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM necessitate adaptability, with holidays included. Takeda sets hourly wage ranges at $33.60 to $46.20, meeting state minimums. Benefits activate day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with match, short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer opportunities, company holidays, up to 80 hours sick leave yearly, and 120 vacation hours for new employees. Full-time position resides in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, supervised by Plasma Center Manager.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and SPE review
- Evaluate donor reactions following SOPs for medical emergencies including standing orders and donor transport to care facilities
- Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues regarding donor safety and eligibility
- Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
- Manage employee incidents determining need for occupational health or ER evaluation following EHS guidance
Requirements
- High school diploma including graduate equivalent of recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
- Currently licensed RN, NP, or PA in state of assignment
- Current CPR and AED certification
- Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy
- Completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
- Two years experience in clinical or hospital setting