LPN - RN

About the role

Center Medical Specialist seeking LPN or RN for Plasma Donation Center. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examination and establish medical history to determine donor suitability
• Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction
• Ensure donor and staff confidentiality
• Responsible for donor awareness to potential hazards
• Provide donor education regarding general health and provide counseling regarding unacceptable test results
• Evaluate & manage donor injuries and adverse events
• Perform evaluations of any history of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability
• Assist in employee training
• Administer employee Hepatitis Vaccine program

Requirements

• Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT
• Current CPR certification required

Physical demands

• Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each
• Position requires bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
• Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch or sit on one’s heels on rare occasion
• Occasionally walks, bends and twists at waist
• Light lifting of 15 lbs. with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.; may reach below shoulder height
• Hearing acuity essential
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions
• Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions
• Relates sensitive information to diverse groups

Work environment

• Work is performed in a plasma center
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32°F while performing functions in plasma freezers
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth/promotions
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
• No third shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Up to 5% 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Opportunity to participate in company bonus program