Physician Substitute, Licensed Practical Nurse

Physician Substitute, Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Center Licensed Physician(s), the Physician Substitute determines the acceptability of all first-time donors and return applicant donors. The Physician Substitute determines the suitability of donors by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed to ensure the donor meets suitability criteria in accordance with FDA guidance and regulations. The Physician Substitute also reviews normal donor laboratory test and refers abnormal test to the Physician for review.

The Physician Substitute works closely with the Medical Director or Licensed Center Physician(s) while making any decisions which directly impact donor suitability. The Physician Substitute also provides medical oversight in screening, phlebotomy, and the plasma processing areas.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs new and returning donor physicals, and annual donor physicals. The Physician Substitute may not perform physical examinations for donors receiving red blood cell immunizations.
• Administers and answers donor questions about the Plasmapheresis Informed Consent, RSV Plasmapheresis Informed Consent and the informed consent for any other applicable donation program.
• Administers the AIDS Bulletin and assesses the donors understanding of high-risk activities.
• Keeps accurate, legible, and complete donor records in accordance with cGMP.
• Reviews normal donor laboratory work within time requirements as outlines in the SOPs and refers abnormal lab work to the Licensed Center Physician(s).
• Observes and approves staff training in medically related areas.
• Ensures donor reviews are executed in accordance with SOPs.
• Provides immediate care and assessment of all donor reactions.

Job Requirements

Ability to follow the cGMP’s and procedures with great attention to detail

Able to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

Basic computer skills including experience with software programs such as Word, Excel, and Group Wise

Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with peers and donors

Experience Requirements

• Education Requirements:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience Requirements:
  None.
• Certification(s): CPR certified or the ability to obtain certification.
• License(s):
  Current RN, LPN, or Advanced EMT license in the state the Donor Center operates.

Preferred Experience

Compliance Requirements:
As a part of our Quality Systems and cGMP initiatives, employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with all ADMA Quality policies, standards, and SOPs in their area of work and responsibility.

The Physician Substitute May Not

• Prescribe immunization orders or evaluate the clinical response to donor immunizations.
• Authorize Donor Center staff to administer drugs from the emergency kit.
• Fulfill the Licensed Physician’s responsibilities for:
  Therapeutic Exchange Plasma, RBC Immunization, Plasmapheresis of HBsAg reactive Donors, Plasmapheresis of HIV antibody positive Donors, Disease State Donor Programs, Review abnormal lab results, Re-instate Donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).