Clinical Toxicology Specialist - WV Poison Control Center

West Virginia University • WV

90d

About The Position

The individual in this position answers calls coming into the emergency and information lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning management recommendation plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the plan, the Poison Specialist uses the obtained patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure and information calls using the Poison Center’s on-line data collection system.

Requirements

• Associates, Diploma, Bachelors, or Masters degree in nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a registered nurse in a hospital setting preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Independent learning capabilities.
• Information retrieval and analysis skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with cultural competence.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate (in English) over the telephone.
• Must be able to read information from computer screens.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls coming into the emergency lines of the West Virginia Poison Center.
• Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning treatment management plan with speed and accuracy.
• Uses patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations to formulate the management plan.
• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure calls using the Poison Center’s on-line data collection system.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all hospital and selected home cases according to established WV Poison Center guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Answers poisoning information and WV Poison Center contracted public health emergency information calls.
• Triages those calls according to need, formulates an answer, and communicates that answer with speed and accuracy.
• Maintains documentation according to policy and procedures using the Poison Center’s on-line data collection system.
• Provides designated office staff with address information for those callers wishing additional poison prevention information and assists with poison prevention activities as assigned.
• Works on continuing education pertaining to job responsibilities when not answering calls or completing documentation.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week.
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar).
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year.
• 18 sick days per year.
• Range of health insurance and other benefits.
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match.
• Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees