Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center

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 Functio nsManages 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 substanc e.Determines the appropriate treatment and recommends specific treatment at home or medical treatment in an emergency department or other health care facilit y.Uses a courteous and professional customer-focused approach while interacting directly or on the telephone with customer s.Directs customers with potential problems to the supervisor or administrator as appropriat e.Provides poison and drug information to health professionals and the general publi c.Completes all appropriate documentation for each exposure case. Completes all required verbal or written follow-up in response to poison center call s.Serve as a preceptor for students and residen tsMust be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or departmen t.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 require d.Required Education and Experie nceHigh School Gradu ateAssociate Degree Nurs nce Preferred Education and Experi enceExperience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (T ESS)1 or more years critical care nursing work experi ence Required Licensure and Certific ationLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nu rsingBasic 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 P olicy Knowledge Requir ementsExcellent communication both verbal and w skillsWindows and Word proc 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr