Poison Information Specialist- Atrium Health North Carolina Poison Control
About The Position
This position is within the Atrium Health North Carolina Poison Control department. The Poison Information Specialist utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of exposure, including patient condition, agents involved, and circumstances, in a timely manner appropriate to the severity of the exposure. They provide poison information on patients of all ages, use information resources to assess cases, and formulate and implement appropriate plans of care. The specialist communicates recommendations to healthcare facilities/providers, evaluates the appropriateness of documented assessments, and provides non-toxicological drug and medical information as time permits. Additionally, they offer initial crisis intervention for callers with other medical problems or suicidal intentions, referring them to appropriate agencies, and refer 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years clinical experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboard skills 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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
