Registered Nurse

Company: Nurse Job Board
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Full-time Medical Staff Associate (Registered Nurse) needed in New York!(Reference Code: KAM) Join a top biotech company that is looking to hire a Nurse! Job Description:1 Promotes positive customer relations with all donors.2 Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.3 In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.4 Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors. Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.5 Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results. Refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.6 Explains informed consent to applicant donors. This includes explanation of procedures, hazards and potential adverse events; explanation of immunization schedules, dose and antibody response; providing clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation; obtaining signature and date certifying informed consent.7 Handles medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date.8 Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability. Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports. Maintains knowledge of and apply all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.9 Assess signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.10 Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, including administration of immunizations.11 Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center where applicable, and oversees donor immunization programs. Reviews antibody titer results as required. Maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen.12 Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.13 Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.14 Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.15 May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.16 Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.17 Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Education:* Graduation from an accredited Nursing program* Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care environment* Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred* Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.* Ability to instruct donors, staff and community regarding the benefit of plasma donation programs Offering competitive compensation and complete benefits!!For more information, please submit your resume for review.

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