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Registered Nurse, RN - Spanish/English Bilingual - Immediate Benefits

Tucson, Arizona

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Job ID R0134285

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Job Description

This position is eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus!

NURSING IS HARD WORK. BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE.

At BioLife, nursing can be a challenging, yet fulfilling career. Nursing careers at BioLife are different from many other nursing careers. Here, our Plasma Center Nurses screen and advise donors to ensure they are in good health to donate plasma. In turn, that plasma is used to create lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies received by hundreds of thousands of people with rare and complex diseases.

As a Plasma Center Nurse, you get to know our donors while working in a modern, fast-paced, yet laid-back environment. You’ll work alongside friendly teammates who share your dedication to saving lives, and be a part of a supportive, fun culture. You can build a lasting career with us and there are opportunities to advance to management.

Nursing doesn’t have to be hard work—at BioLife, it can be a career you love.

What we offer:

  • A diverse culture where you are treated like family!
  • No overnight shifts!
  • Benefits that start day one!
  • Tuition Reimbursement!
  • Paid Training!
  • Advancement opportunities!
  • A chance to make a difference and save lives without risking your own!

About BioLife Plasma Services

Con preferencia para espanol

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changingmedicines. Here,a commitment to customer service and quality is expected.You will report to the Plasma Center Managerand will perform as a MedicalSupportSpecialist(PlasmaCenterNurse)tosupportplasmacenteroperations.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

The starting rate for this position is $30.60/hour. Employee may be eligible for Short Term and/or Long Term incentive benefits based on role and job level. 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.

About the role:

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changingmedicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibilityto donate plasma, managementof donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results.The Medical SupportSpecialist(Plasma CenterNurse) works under the guidanceofthe CenterManager(or AssistantManageras applicable)for operationalguidanceandunderthe managementof the CenterPhysician for medical issues.The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturingenvironment. The Medical SupportSpecialistfollows guidanceprovided byBioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level supportof environmental,healthand safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

  • You will determine donor eligibility;to include, proper management of informed consent,AIDSeducationandconfidentialself-exclusion,medicalhistoryinterviewand acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
  • Youwillevaluatedonorreaction(s),whichoccursatthefacilityasoutlinedintheSOPs.FollowapplicableSOPsformedicalemergenciesincludingthedevelopmentofCenterPhysician'sstandingordersanddonor transporttoemergencycarefacilities.
  • You will refer to the CenterPhysician or Medical Affairs (as applicable)when in needofprovidingunacceptablefindings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
  • YouwillsupporttheHepatitisBandSeasonalFluvaccinationprogramsforemployees as applicable.

  • Youwillmanageemployeeincidentsanddeterminewhetherfurtherevaluationisrequired by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
  • You can be a Pandemic Coordinatorwhen authorized by EHS and supportinvestigationsassociated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Highschooldiplomaorequivalenttoincludinggraduateequivalentofarecognized educational nursing program with state requirements
  • Currently licensedor certified in the statewhere responsibilitieswill be assigned:RegisteredNurse(RN),NursePractitioner
  • CurrentCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)andAEDcertification
  • Fulfillstaterequirements(instateoflicensure)forbasicIVtherapy
  • SatisfactorilycompletetheFDAapprovedtrainingrequirementsforBioLifeMedical Support Specialist
  • Twoyearsinaclinicalorhospitalsetting

What Takeda can offer you:

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helpsimprove 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 specialtypharmaceuticals 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.

Certifiedas a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulatingcareers,encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are unitedby an unwaveringcommitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

BioLife Compensation and BenefitsSummary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - AZ - Tucson - Auto

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$31.54 - $43.37

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives.U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.

Locations

USA - AZ - Tucson - Auto

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As 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-Time
  • LPN, LVN, RN, EMT-P, NP or PA
  • May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Plasma Center Nurse at BioLife?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Communicator 8
  • Personable 6
  • Quick-Thinking 8
  • Detail-Oriented 7
  • Motivational 8
  • Efficient 10

Culture

  • We live by Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance
  • Every day we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases

Day in the Life of a Plasma Center Technician

Learn more about being a Plasma Center Technician at BioLife

A Day In The Life
MEET JAEDA

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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 Nurse

Read More about Jessica > MEET THE BIOLIFE TEAM

Benefits that support you from day one

At BioLife, our benefits prioritize work-life balance, promote professional development, and start on your first day of employment.

  • Work-Life Balance

    Regular hours and time for life outside of the office.

  • Health Care

    Comprehensive coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts.

  • Upfront tuition coverage & reimbursement programs

    Learn and grow with access to 100% upfront tuition coverage through ElevateU or Tuition Reimbursement program.

  • Paid Time Off

    Get the chance to relax and recharge with paid time off.

  • Maternity, Paternity & Bonding Leave

    Take family leave to bond with your new child.

  • Life and Disability Insurance

    Take care of your future with Life and Disability Insurance.

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