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Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

$24.32 - $33.44 / hour

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. About BioLife Plasma Services Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the role: Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry 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). How you will contribute You will determine donor eligibility; 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). You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs. What you bring to Takeda: High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist Two years in a clinical or hospital setting What Takeda can offer you: Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve 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 specialty pharmaceuticals 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. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - IA - Coralville U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 - $33.44 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 - IA - Coralville Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No

CNA

Part-time

3 months ago

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | 32 Hours Per Week | Park Place HCHC

Great River Health Mount Pleasant, IA

$18.89 / hour

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $18.89 per hour Job Details: $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates Scheduled Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm | Every Other Weekend Rotation | 3 Holidays per Year CNA License Required Job Description: A Brief Overview Provides basic resident care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Utilizes a resident centered approach based on resident centered principles to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living. The CNA/ Universal Worker provides each resident with routine daily nursing care and other desired services in accordance with the resident's assessment, choices, and care plan under the supervision of a licensed nurse to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times. What you will do Personal Care* Bathing and dressing residents as care planned and as needed ensuring that the residents are properly and comfortably clothed. Combs hair, shaves resident, trims nails, and assists with personal and dental hygiene. * Prepares residents for physician appointments and visitors. Assists with end-of-life care and postmortem care.* Notes changes in skin condition and reports to nurse.* Makes regular rounds to observe resident and note changes.* Answers resident calls and determines how to assist them. Exercise/Restorative/Rehabilitative Care* Positions for comfort in bed and chair utilizing pressure reduction techniques and pressure reduction equipment as needed. * Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, W/C, lifts, showers, tubs, and vehicles.* Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs as care planned. * Instructs, guides, and assists residents in self-help and uses of medical appliances to maintain function. Elimination* Assists residents to and from the bathroom. Keeps incontinent residents clean and dry.* Uses appropriate incontinence product for each resident as specified in the care plan.* Provides perineal care as care planned and as needed.* Monitors genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems, document output every shift of bowels, if presence of urinary appliance, or as directed by a physician. Food Service Functions* Serve meals and ensure that appropriate textured meals/fluids are provided to residents as ordered.* Participates in sanitation procedures to maintain food safety at all times.* All dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.* Promotes a positive dining experience and assists residents with eating as needed.* Record meal and fluid intakes.* Provide clothing protectors as needed for dignity. Vital Signs and Weights* Weigh residents as ordered or per nursing judgment.* Obtain vital signs as needed.* Monitor for pain with resident interactions and report to the nurse. Housekeeping Functions* Address spills as they occur for safety and notify housekeeping for further intervention. * Ensures resident rooms and common areas are clean and tidy. Wipe down countertops, sweep under bar area as needed, keep equipment put away, monitor for trip hazards, and ensure hand hygiene stations are functional with the needed sanitation product available for hand hygiene. * Ensure that resident laundry is individually washed and dried utilizing laundry schedule and on as needed basis.* Clean equipment- lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices on a routine basis. Activity Functions* Participates in the planning of resident activities within neighborhood.* Participates in resident activities as able.* Ensures residents are assisted to and from activities. * Supervision provided to residents with electronic monitoring wandering devices to activity.* Participates in care plan meetings quarterly. Qualifications Previous experience in the medical field Preferred Provides resident comfort by answering call lights and attending to their needs in a timely manner; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Actively looking for ways to help people. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate verbally with patients and co-workers in a clear and effective manner. Understands his/her own job and how the role interacts with his/her team. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff Knowledge of the information and procedures to provide care. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote safety and security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and company. Conflict resolution, problem solving and critical thinking skills Strong organizational and time management skills Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA Certified Nursing Assistant Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry (United States of America) Upon Hire Required and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America) within 180 Days Required and Qualifications: EFRC (Emergency First Responder Choking) required within 90 days upon hire and renewed every 2 years. Benefits: We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes: Competitive base pay Matching retirement programs Health, Dental and Vision plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Paid time off (PTO) Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted cafeteria meals Paid Parental Leave Employee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.