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Requisition Number19-3734Post Date8/25/2019TitleLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)CityNorth Little RockStateARPosition Typefull-timeDescriptionAre you passionate about caring for others, and truly making a difference? Then we have a job for you! Our donor center is in need of a compassionate and highly professional Licensed Practical Nurse who is comfortable evaluating and counseling donors as well as supporting the team in all other areas of the center. The selected candidate will love workingwith a diverse group of donors, staff, and have extensive experience communicating effectively with others. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel and staff work together for the common good of others, and for the many individualsthat benefit from our work. The successful candidate will deliver excellent donor service, answer donor questions, act as a resource for our staff, consulting with our physicians, and strengthen the relationship between our donors and our center staff. Our team is dedicated to exceptionalcustomer service, while building a successful partnership with the community in which we work. If this sounds appealing to you, then you have similar goals in mind.LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse – Pharmaceutical - HealthcareJob ResponsibilitiesAs a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff you are responsible for the medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures. You will confirm donor suitability in a timely manner, consulting with a donor center physician as needed.You will provide limited emergency care including the administration of any medications or treatments in accordance with your certification, training and standard operating procedures.Additional responsibilities of the LPN role include:
Determining donor suitability of new applicants
Conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of normal plasma donors are met
Reviews medical histories and performs suitability examinations
Maintains communication logs regarding any communications with the licensed physician regarding donor suitability
Reviews normal and abnormal test results and determines continued donor eligibility
Counsels donors with abnormal test results and defers donors accordingly
Complete cross trainings as required by management
RequirementsLPN / Licensed Practical Nurse – Pharmaceutical - HealthcareJob RequirementsQualified candidates of this nursing role must be graduates of a recognized healthcare educational program. You must be organized, team-oriented, flexible and comfortable working with a diverse range of people in a very busy medical environment.Other requirements of the LPN role include:
Licensed as an LPN
Specific State licensing must be met per location
1+ year of hospital, field care or plasma center experience, preferred
Blood bank or plasma center experience, highly preferred
Must maintain current certification in CPR
Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding plasma donation program
Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred)
Maintain confidentiality of all personnel and center information
Ability to work on weekends
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse – Pharmaceutical - HealthcareBenefitsAt Octapharma Plasma we believe in our employees who have the passion and ability to make a difference to the quality of life of their communities. The individual growth and success of each and every employee at Octapharma Plasma is an integral part of ourcontinued growth and success. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.Other benefits include:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) contribution and matching program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Team-oriented environment
Recognition programs
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse – Pharmaceutical - Healthcare
