Poison Information Specialist

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. The person in this role will handle incoming emergency calls from the State of Wisconsin public and health care providers. Provides caller with assessment, evaluation, disposition, and education and prevention information regarding human toxic exposures using medically approved guidelines in computer software systems. Use your critical thinking skills away from the bedside! $2,500 Sign-on bonus - paid after 120 days Part Time - 0.5 FTE Schedule is a combination of: Days (6am - 2:30pm) Example PM (2:30pm - 11:00pm) Example Office Setting Weekends - every other Holiday rotation Hybrid work setting - after orientation Must live within a commutable distance to Wauwatosa, WI. Education Registered Nurse (Associate or Bachelor's degree) required OR Pharmacist with Bachelor's degree along with previous clinical or Poison Center experience. Experience Three years of clinical experience in acute, ambulatory care or a pediatric setting preferred. Previous experience in an AAPCC certified Poison Center preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Successful completion of exam for Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) after meeting the requirements put forth by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Exam is offered once per year. Incumbent must successfully complete exam within 3 attempts. Licenses and Certifications: One of the following: License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin License Pharmacist (40) - State of Wisconsin Children Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr