Nurse (RN) Specialist - Poison Control Call Center - Nights

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Poison Control Specialist 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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Previous critical care experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree