Job Description
The registered nurse evaluates donor eligibility for plasma contributions, yielding medicines for patients with rare diseases. Work includes handling informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, history taking, examinations, blood testing, SPE interpretations, managing adverse events per SOPs, reviewing lab results. Referrals go to Center Physician for unsuitable outcomes or expert advice on safety, eligibility, with employee vaccination support and incident management using EHS protocols. Community pandemic investigations may be part of the role if authorized. Takeda offers hourly pay of $33.60 to $46.20, in line with state minimums. Benefits commence immediately, encompassing medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, 80 hours sick time per year, and 120 vacation hours accruable for new hires. Full-time duties in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under Plasma Center Manager oversight.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential 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