Desk Nurse (LPN)
Company: Takeda
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionUpon successful
completion of your application, you may be selected to move onto
the next step of our interview process. If selected, you would
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complete a HireVue OnDemand video interview. Please click here to
receive the invite via text message.Plasma Center Nurse (MSS)About
BioLife Plasma ServicesEvery day, the donors you meet will motivate
you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing
medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is
expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will
perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to
support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a
subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the
role:Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The
high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing
medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is
expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma,
management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test
results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The
Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the
guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable)
for operational guidance and under the management of the Center
Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will
be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a
manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows
guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center
level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).How you
will contribute
- You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper
management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential
self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance
requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing
Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the
facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for
medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's
standing orders and donor transport to emergency care
facilities.
- You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as
applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to
donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues,
including donor safety and eligibility.
- You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination
programs for employees as applicable.
- You will manage employee incidents and determine whether
further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to
EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
- You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and
support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the
local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.What you
bring to Takeda:
- High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate
equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state
requirements
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where
responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse
Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), (LPN) or
EMT-Paramedic
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED
certification
- Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV
therapy
- Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements
for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
- Two years in a clinical or hospital settingWhat Takeda can
offer you:Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do
helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife,
while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a
purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities
for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include
medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a
fast-paced, friendly environment.More about us:At Takeda, we are
transforming patient care through the development of novel
specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support
programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and
empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a
Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages
innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We
foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams
are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a
Brighter Future to people around the world.EEO Statement Takeda is
proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
LocationsUSA - IA - West Des MoinesWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Keywords: Takeda, West Des Moines , Desk Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , West Des Moines, Iowa
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