Specialist in Poison Information, North Carolina Poison Control, Atrium Health FT Airport Center

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

83d • $37 - $56

About The Position

The position is for a full-time role at the Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Poison Center. The working hours are from 3 PM to 11 PM, with a requirement to work every other weekend. The pay range for this position is between $37.50 and $56.25 per hour. The essential functions of the role include utilizing clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of exposure, providing poison information for patients of all ages, and formulating appropriate plans of care based on established guidelines and patient needs. The role also involves evaluating the appropriateness of assessments and recommendations, providing non-toxicological drug and medical information, and offering initial crisis intervention when necessary.

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.
• Two years clinical experience preferred; 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboard skills preferred.
• Prefer 2 or more years of FT emergency or critical care experience, familiarity with medical record systems and moderate to rapid typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of the exposure, including all aspects of patient condition, agent(s) involved, circumstances, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates patient information and treatment recommendations 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.
• Provides initial crisis intervention to callers with other medical or drug problems, or suicidal intentions, with referral to appropriate community agencies.
• Refers non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees