Per Diem Specialist in Poison Information

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This per diem position in Poison Information involves utilizing clinical and communication skills to gather exposure history, assess patient condition, and provide expert poison information for individuals of all ages. The specialist will use various information resources to accurately evaluate cases and formulate appropriate plans of care, communicating recommendations to healthcare facilities. Responsibilities also include documenting assessments, providing non-toxicological drug and medical information, offering initial crisis intervention, and referring non-medical callers to appropriate agencies.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, ACPE accredited pharmacy school, or medical school required.
Registered nurse, registered pharmacist, physician's assistant or physician (MD or DO) required.
Applicable state license to practice required.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Obtain certification as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information administered by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) within three examination periods and recertify as required by the AAPCC and applicable state Poison Control required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboard skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of the exposure, including all aspects of patient condition, agent(s) involved, circumstances, etc., in a timely manner consistent with the severity of the exposure.
Provides poison information on patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Utilizes information resources appropriately to accurately assess each exposure case. This includes use of computerized data bases, textbooks, primary medical literature, consultants, and previous knowledge and experience.
Formulates an appropriate plan of care (patient disposition) by interpreting and integrating available information.
Implements the plan of care based on established guidelines, case specifics, patient care priorities, health care facility resources, and professional judgment in a timely manner.
Communicates patient information and treatment recommendations as necessary to appropriate health care facilities/providers.
Evaluates the appropriateness of assessment & recommendations documented on the case record by adhering to established follow-up procedures.
Provides non-toxicological drug and medical information to callers within the scope of education and experience as time permits.
Provides initial crisis intervention to callers with other medical or drag problems, or suicidal intentions, with referral to appropriate community agencies.
Refers non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program