Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Overview

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician to support plasma center operations. The role involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and supporting employee health initiatives.

• Determine donor eligibility and obtain informed consent.
• Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations for donors.
• Perform blood testing and review serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings or medical issues.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate occupational health evaluations.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with graduate recognition of a nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Basic IV therapy proficiency, meeting state licensure requirements.
• FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Location:

Omaha, NE – U.S. hourly wage range $23.85 – $32.79. Benefits include medical/dental, paid time off, retirement, 401(k) match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well‑being benefits.

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 or expression, 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 any other characteristic protected by law.