• Job Description

  Req#: R-28819

  Position Title

  Poison Control Specialist (RN) - Call Center

  Bell Hospital

  Position Summary / Career Interest:

  Poison Control Specialist will have a rotating day/evening shift component along with a rotating every 3rd weekend commitment. There is a remote component to this position but team members must meet certain training criteria before this would be an option which typically aligns with one year of experience in the position.
  
  The Poison Control Specialist manages and triages poison cases/exposures. Assesses the severity of the exposure, identifies the toxic substances and calculate the amount ingested and relates it to the toxic level of the identified substance.

  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.
  • Serve 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.

  These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Required:

  • Kansas RN license required
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN
  • Certification of Poison Information Specialist (CSPI) after hire in accordance to the Poison Center Policy
  • Previous critical care experience
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Excellent communication both verbal and written.
  • Computer skills
  • Windows and Word processing

  Preferred:

  • At least one year of critical care nursing work experience.
  • Poison Center experience
  • Emergency room patient care experience
  • Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
  • Poison Information Specialist Certification

  Time Type:

  Job Requisition ID:

  R-28819

  We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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• About the company

  The University of Kansas Health System, commonly known as KU Med and formerly known as The University of Kansas Hospital, is a nonprofit, academic medical center located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States, with branch hospitals and education centers...

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