
LPN (Part Time)
- Westland, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified/licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate, or 3- advanced/paramedic, if allowable).
- Must work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.
- Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.
- Alabama: Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
- California: Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
- New Jersey: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.
- Ohio: Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.
- Washington: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
- One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.
- Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.
- Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPIapproved training modules or training curriculum.
- Must have excellent patient/donor assessment skills.
- Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.
- Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
- Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.
- Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills.
- Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
- Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).
- Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
- Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.
- Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
- Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
- Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
- Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.
- 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
- 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