Job Description
This nurse assesses donor suitability for plasma donation, creating medicines essential for rare disease treatments. Duties encompass informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion protocols, medical histories, physical exams, blood tests, SPE reviews, adverse event management via SOPs, and lab result notifications. Referrals for unfit donors or guidance occur through Center Physician, with support for staff vaccination programs and incident handling per EHS. Pandemic coordination may involve community threat investigations. Takeda provides a $5,000 sign-on bonus, hourly wages of $33.60 to $46.20, compliant with state minima. Benefits activate day one, including medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer opportunities, company holidays, up to 80 hours annual sick time, and 120 vacation hours for new employees. Full-time work in Greenfield, Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility including informed consent management, 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 for 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 per 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