Physician Substitute (LPN)

Company: Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Determined to Increase

your work/life balance and home time,

your ability to learn and advance,

and your impact on other’s lives?

We leave work at work.

[So should you!]

As a critical part of every Octapharma Plasma donor center, talented nurses like you work hard to enhance the lives of others with your empathy, skill, and commitment. Which is why our growing organization strives to enhance yours, with real work/life balance, career-development opportunities, and genuine support. Experience it first-hand in this role:

LPN

This Is What You’ll Do:

• 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 

This Is Who You Are:

• 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
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This Is What It Takes:   

• 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

This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:

• 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

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• 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

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

octapharmahiring.com

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• CPR Certification

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