Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll 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, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

The starting rate for this position is $30.60 - $45.90 / hour. Employee may be eligible for Short Term and / or Long Term incentive benefits.

Employees may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental. Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Company Holidays, Personal & Vacation Days, Student Loan Repayment Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor notification of unsuitable test results.

The Medical Support Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues.

Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and / 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).

Donor Eligibility (85%)

• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, 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) as required.
• Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the execution of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.

Assist the EHS program as required per SOPs or as requested by the EHS Manager (5%)

• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees, as required.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health / ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Supports investigations associated with pandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

May perform all required duties in the area of Medical History (including, but not limited to) : (10%)

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).

Technical / Functional (Line) Expertise

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned : Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours

Leadership

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Putting the patient at the center
• Building trust with society
• Reinforcing our reputation
• Developing the business
• Effective coaching and counseling skills.

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Routinely makes decisions determining donor eligibility.
• Seeks guidance from Center Physician and Center Management (including Quality) for medium to high impact decisions and urgent matters.
• Regularly advises and consults with donors / customers (External)
• Coordinates with Center Management team and Quality to ensure successful operation standards are met (Internal)

Interaction

• Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
• Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Effective coaching and counseling skills.

Innovation

• Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).

Complexity

• Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Willingness to travel preferred. (less than 10%)

Essential : Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent graduate of a recognized educational nursing program.

Desired : Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred

• FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EEO Statement

Locations

USA - NV - Las Vegas - Sahara

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Overview

As an Ophthalmology RN, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be essential in our fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will provide a safe and efficient environment for all patients in our Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) during the perioperative phases

Responsibilities

• Greets and admit patients to the pre- / post-operative area
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care using the nursing process and take into account individual patient needs
• Prepares operating suite for patients - monitor cleanliness, assemble supplies, instruments and sutures, check equipment for proper functioning
• Assesses patient’s condition on arrival in surgery and provide physical or emotional support as needed
• Assists Anesthesia Provider and Surgeon during procedures, maintaining constant awareness of the operative situation and a safe environment for patients and personnel
• Evaluates, observes, and treats patients under local anesthesia
• Maintains accurate and complete records of patients’ surgical experience
• Starts IVs, gives medications, and prepares drugs and solutions per physician protocols
• Prepares for and manages immediate postoperative care, including transporting patients to recovery room, communicating patient needs, and providing patient and family training
• Assists in orientation of new team members and cross-training of existing personnel
• Obtains patient history through interviews and evaluations, noting data in chart and sharing pertinent information with physician

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred
• Current Nevada RN License
• 1-year Ophthalmology experience as a Surgery RN is a plus
• BLS certification required
• ASC experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• This is a Safety Sensitive position

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At the Wellish Group, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

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Sandstone Healthcare Group -

RN / LPN

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus FULL TIME ONLY

$667 AFTER 90 DAYS

$667 AFTER 180 DAYS

$666 AFTER 365 DAYS

Sandstone Spring Valley offers a great opportunity for hardworking, passionate, and dedicated skilled RN's. If you are looking to join an amazing team that offers multiple flexible scheduling options and a positive working environment, look no further! Transitional Care of Las Vegas has a supportive leadership team and a strong onboarding process to help ensure all new staff are setup for success.

We are very passionate about our patients and the care that we provided. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Sandstone Spring Valley offers a robust benefit program for full-time hires that includes Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, and many others!

The Job :

• Manage the nursing care for all patients in assigned unit during your shift
• Delegate the shift’s tasks to all of the nurses in the unit and coordinate with physicians who might need assistance
• Recognize changes in patients’ condition and respond appropriately
• Supervise Nursing Aides as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made
• Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members
• Inform physicians of any changes in patients’ progress, condition or medicinal needs

Shifts Available :

• Day Shift (6 : 00a - 6 : 30p) - FULL TIME : Sat. Sun. & Wed.
• Day Shift (6 : 00a - 6 : 30p) - FULL TIME : Sat. Sun. & Thurs.
• Night Shift (6 : 00p - 6 : 30a) - FULL TIME : Thurs, Fri & Sun
• Night Shift (6 : 00p - 6 : 30a) - FULL TIME : Fri, Sat, & Sun

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ability to successfully pass NABS fingerprint background screening and drug test.
• Active, Unencumbered, Non-Probationary Nevada Registered Nurse Credential.
• CPR / BLS Certification
• RN License

Preferred Qualifications :

• 2+ years of Nursing Experience.
• 1+ year experience in a skilled nursing facility.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Bedrock at Home Nevada -

Position Summary :

Provides skilled nursing care to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospitals, and Independent Living Communities along various Healthcare Continuums as needed.

Coordinate care with the patient, family, referring agency, and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care. Provides service in accordance with the Agency philosophy, standards and policies.

Essential Functions :

• Responds to a request for initial assessment within 24
• Develops a written plan of care for each patient, assessing the physical, physiological, and social needs of the patient and documents the plan of care
• Assesses patient’s condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical
• Provides skilled nursing care as needed to Covid-19 and non Covid-19 patients
• Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care
• Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems
• Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifying physician of any significant changes
• Re-evaluates the need for continued care on an ongoing basis; initiates recertification as needed
• Promotes patient / family / caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s / family’s cultural, ethnic and / or personal needs or preferences.
• Initiates needed referrals to other disciplines and / or community
• Obtains needed supplies and equipment
• Knowledgeable of current federal, state and agency regulations concerning patient
• Adheres to all Agency, payroll, billing and documentation policies

Non Essential Functions :

• Attends all required training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, the achievement of safe working practices, by practicing proper infection control measures, and understanding the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills, LLC
• Performs all other duties as needed

Skills :

• Active Listening - 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.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
• Monitoring - Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actions
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they

Attributes :

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

Experience And Education :

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Nevada licensure as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR card and HIV certificate and Physical / TB free from communicable diseases statement

Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile.

Proof of current automobile insurance.

Time spent in physical exertion : Standing (1 / 3- 2 / 3), walking (over 2 / 3), sitting (under 1 / 3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2 / 3), reach with hands and arms (over 2 / 3), climb and balance (1 / 3-2 / 3), stoop, kneel, crawl (2 / 3), talk or hear (over 2 / 3), taste or smell (under 1 / 3).

Lifting up to 10 pounds (over 2 / 3), Up to 25 pounds (1 / 3); Up to 50 pounds (under 1 / 3); up to 100 pounds (under 1 / 3)

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion

Registered Nurse (RN)- we’re willing to train, come join our team! New grads are welcome

Position Summary :

Provides leadership for nursing staff and guidance in the care of patients

Qualifications :

• Current State RN License in good standing
• 1 year of RN and supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to lead by example maintaining a kind, patient and professional demeanor

Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with attending physicians to provide patient care, record / sign progress notes, physician orders, etc. in accordance with all current regulations and company policies
• Oversees and directs L.V.N.s, C.N.A.s and other clinical support persons in performing nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with physician orders and patient needs
• Reviews nurses’ notes to ensure they are accurate / descriptive of the nursing care being provided, including the resident’s responses to the care, and that care is in accordance with the resident’s wishes and physician orders
• Administers treatments and medications, start IVs, charting / documenting as required
• Interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
• Collaborates with nursing staff and leadership team to create a Plan of Care for patients
• Ensures a kind, positive, safe work environment for everyone, ensuring professional communication at all times and escalating any concerns to the Administrator

Benefits :

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more .

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits available to full-time employees.

Silver Ridge Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Las Vegas. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.

As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care.

We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.