RN
Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Donor Intake Nurse, RN - Spanish Bilingual (Immediate
Benefits)RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIAAs a Nurse at BioLife, you'll bring
your best to our donors and patients every day, doing life-changing
work that impacts the world. That means qualifying donors,
determining eligibility accurately and promptly, and ensuring our
quality and service standards are met. You'll join a great, growing
team of professionals collecting plasma to create medicines and
therapies that help patients worldwide. And while you do work that
supports the health of the world, you can be assured that BioLife
will support you with great benefits, excellent work-life balance
and opportunities for growth.Full-TimeLPN, LVN, RN, EMT-P, NP or
PAMay include evenings, weekends, and holidays.Back to navigation
(Overview)Success ProfileWhat makes a successful Plasma Center
Nurse at BioLife?Check out the traits we're looking for and see if
you have the right
mix.Communicator8Personable6Quick-Thinking8Detail-Oriented7Motivational8Efficient10Back
to navigation (Success Profile)CultureWe live by Integrity,
Fairness, Honesty and PerseveranceEvery day we feel good knowing
that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare
diseasesQuote At BioLife, I have hours that work for my family and
a schedule that gives me the time to invest where I want in my
personal life.Jessica H.RN, MSN, MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST,
REGISTERED NURSETrendingLifesaversHelp those who want to
donate.WATCH VIDEOGiving life, living lifeYou help donors give
plasma and the plasma they give helps those like Glen live their
lives.WATCH VIDEOLeading the industryHelp bring plasma-derived
therapies to patients all over the world at our high-class
facilities, delivering world-leading standards of safety and
maintaining strong connections with local communities.WATCH
VIDEOBenefitsWork-Life BalanceRegular hours and time for life
outside of the office.Health CareComprehensive coverage including
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts.Tuition
ReimbursementLearn and grow with tuition reimbursement.Paid Time
OffGet the chance to relax and recharge with paid time
off.Maternity and Paternity LeaveBond with your newborn with
Maternity and Paternity Leave.Life and Disability InsuranceTake
care of your future with Life and Disability
Insurance.ResponsibilitiesView Moreof this Job DescriptionJob ID
R0064733By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my
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line with Takeda'sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest
that all information I submit in my employment application is true
to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout BioLife Plasma
ServicesEvery day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do
helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you
focus on our donors, we'll 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, all in a fast-paced,
friendly environment.BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.The starting rate for this
position is $43/Hour negotiablebased on experience. Employee may be
eligible for Short Term and/or Long Term incentive benefits.
Employees may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental.
Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match,
Company Holidays, Personal & Vacation Days, Student Loan Repayment
Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.OBJECTIVES/PURPOSEThe Bilingual
Spanish speaking Medical Support Specialist helps to support our
donors, including our Spanish speaking donors, by providing all
Medical Support Specialist job duties to our donor populations.,.
The Bilingual Spanish speaking Medical Support Specialist
determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor
adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor
notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support
Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager
(or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and
under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues.
Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with
regulations of the plasma collection industry and/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).ACCOUNTABILITIESDonor Eligibility (85%)Helps to support the
overall success of BioLife's end to end donation process and helps
to champion BioLife's en Espanol initiativeHelps to communicate and
provide support to all donors, including Spanish speaking donors to
ensure a seamless and exemplary donation experienceCommunicates to
all donors, including Spanish speaking donors, written and
verbally, including support in communicating important medical
terminology in both Spanish and English, as neededDetermine donor
eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, 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) as required.Evaluate and
manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined
in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies
including the execution of Center Physician's standing orders and
donor transport to emergency care facilities.Manage donor deferral;
reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results
per applicable SOPs.Initiation and investigation of Post Donation
Information (PDI).Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs
(as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to
donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or
technical issues, including donor safety and
eligibility.Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of
job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the
Center Physician per applicable SOPs.May be asked to help translate
or facilitate communication with Spanish speaking donors and other
BioLife team members.Assist the EHS program as required per SOPs or
as requested by the EHS Manager (5%)Conduct pre-placement
evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history
questionnaire.Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination
programs for employees as applicable.Maintain applicable employee
medical records.Member of EHS site committee and assist in training
of employees, as required.Manage employee incidents and determine
whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.Administer first
aid to employees as needed.Act as Pandemic Coordinator when
authorized by EHS.Supports investigations associated with pandemic
threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical
Affairs.May perform all required duties in the area of Medical
History (including, but not limited to): (10%)Greet donors as they
enter and exit the donor floor.Take and record donor pulse, blood
pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor
questionnaire system.Perform finger stick, test sample, and record
other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and
weight.Enter donor information into the Donor Information System
(DIS).DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTSTechnical/Functional (Line)
ExpertiseCurrently licensed or certified in the state where duties
will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP),
Physician Assistant (PA).Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
requiredMust speak, read, and write fluent English and Spanish and
successfully pass BioLife's Spanish proficiency test upon
hireFulfilment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for
basic IV therapyAble to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved
training requirements for BioLife Medical Support SpecialistMinimum
of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferredEffective
communication skillsDetail-orientedCustomer service orientedBasic
computer skillsWillingness to work with other Center Medical Team
members to ensure coverage of all operating
hoursLeadershipIntegrityFairnessHonestyPerseverancePutting the
patient at the centerBuilding trust with societyReinforcing our
reputationDeveloping the businessEffective coaching and counseling
skills. Decision-making and AutonomyRoutinely makes decisions
determining donor eligibility.Seeks guidance from Center Physician
and Center Management (including Quality) for medium to high impact
decisions and urgent matters.Regularly advises and consults with
donors/customers (External)Coordinates with Center Management team
and Quality to ensure successful operation standards are met
(Internal)InteractionResponsible for providing exceptional customer
service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)Attend
staff meetings and other team meetings as required.Ability to
multi-task and work as a team player.Attention to detail and
ability to work independentlyEffective coaching and counseling
skills. InnovationCoordinates with all other center roles to
effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and
provide an exceptional customer experience.Supports the center
management team in identifying operational opportunities for
continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as
needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but
not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and
Kaizen).ComplexityMaintain general cleanliness of work area and
assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and
professional environment.Willingness to travel preferred. (less
than 10%)EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND
SKILLS:Essential:Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent graduate of a
recognized educational nursing program.Currently licensed or
certified in the state where duties will be assigned: Registered
Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant
(PA).Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED
certification requiredAbility to fluently and proficiently speak
and read in both English and SpanishDesired: Minimum of two years
in a clinical or hospital setting preferredADDITIONAL
INFORMATIONFLSA Classification (US) - Non-ExemptOther duties and
responsibilities as assigned.EEO StatementTakeda 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 - CA -
RiversideWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull
time
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