What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Octapharma Plasma, Inc.?
Requisition Number
20-1883
Post Date
4/15/2020
Title
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
City
Antioch
State
TN
Position Type
full-time
Description
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Octapharma Plasma offers professional opportunities that make a meaningful difference. We enhance the lives of patients who need our life-saving medicines. We reward the donors who provide the plasma we collect to make them. And we inspire growth and development in the teams at our donation centers, offices, and labs. We invite you to do the same in this role:
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
This Is What You'll Do:
Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
Review medical histories and perform suitability examinations
Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability
Review normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitability
Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
Complete cross-training as required
This Is Who You Are:
An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity
A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors
Self-motivated and willing to assume the initiative
Teachable with a desire to learn and advance
Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
Hungry to build a great career
Requirements
This Is What It Takes:
Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
Current licensure as an LPN specific to the location of employment
Current certification in CPR
Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program
A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment
Willingness and ability to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and center information
Willingness and ability to work on weekends
Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred
This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:
Excellent work/life balance
Home time is yours, so you can leave work at work
Centers operate limited hours during many major holidays
Excellent teamwork/friendly co-workers
Supportive environment
Strong ethical standards
Opportunities for advancement
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benfits.
We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers whotruly want you to grow and excel.
Formal training
Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness program
401 (k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Personal time
More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.
Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:
octapharmahiring.com
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