Poison Control Specialist (RN)

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Poison Control Specialist manages and triages poison cases/exposures. Assesses the severity of the exposure, identifies the toxic substances and calculate the amount ingested and relates it to the toxic level of the identified substance.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Manages and triages poison cases/exposures. Assesses the severity of the exposure, identifies the toxic substances, and calculates the amount ingested and relates it to the toxic level of the identified substance.
• Determines the appropriate treatment and recommends specific treatment at home or medical treatment in an emergency department or other health care facility.
• Uses a courteous and professional customer-focused approach while interacting directly or on the telephone with customers.
• Directs customers with potential problems to the supervisor or administrator as appropriate.
• Provides poison and drug information to health professionals and the general public.
• Completes all appropriate documentation for each exposure case. Completes all required verbal or written follow-up in response to poison center calls.
• Serve as a preceptor for students and residents
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Pervious critical care experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Emergency room patient care experience
• Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
• 1 or more years critical care nursing work experience
• Poison Center Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Specialist in Poison Information - American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) after hire in accordance to the Poison Center Policy

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent communication both verbal and written
• Computer skills
• Windows and Word processing

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.