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

Atrium Health Floyd • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The position is for a health care professional who provides poison information to consumers and health care providers. The role involves obtaining the history of exposure, assessing the severity of toxicity through judgment and interpretation of toxicology. The job requires working full-time during the night shift from 9 PM to 7 AM, four days a week, in a hybrid remote setting.

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; North Carolina 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 North Carolina Poison Control required.
• 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.
• 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, including computerized databases, 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 drug problems, or suicidal intentions, with referral to appropriate community agencies.
• Refers non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree