LVN for Plasma Donation Center

About the role

Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in 1909, working to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing, producing, and marketing innovative medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions. This is a full-time Center Medical Specialist (LVN) position at a plasma donation center. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for bilingual English/Spanish candidates (must be fluent in Spanish). Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth and promotions
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
• No third shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, up to 5% 401K match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, and opportunity to participate in company bonus program

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations 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 of potential hazards
• Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling regarding unacceptable test results
• Evaluate and 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 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) according to state requirements
• Current CPR certification required

Physical demands and work environment

• Work performed both standing and sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day each
• Bending and twisting of neck up to 1–2 hours per day
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with ability to make fast, simple movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements of fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
• Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on heels on rare occasion
• Occasionally walks, bends, and twists at waist
• Light lifting of 15 lbs with 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
• Able to communicate information and ideas clearly; ability to listen to and understand spoken information
• 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 performed in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and 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: protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-gear

Location: Houston, TX, USA