Nurse (RN) Specialist - Poison Control Call Center - Nights
About the role
Position Title
Nurse (RN) Specialist - Poison Control Call Center - Nights
Delp Pavilion
Position Summary / Career Interest 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 And Essential Job Functions
- 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.
Required Education And Experience
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Pervious critical care experience
Preferred Education And Experience
- Emergency room patient care experience
- Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
- 1 or more years critical care nursing work experience
- Poison Center Experience
Required Licensure And Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Specialist in Poison Information - American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) after hire in accordance to the Poison Center Policy
Knowledge Requirements
- Excellent communication both verbal and written
- Computer skills
- Windows and Word processing
Time Type Full time
Job Requisition ID R-46548
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. Need help finding the right job?
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About The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.
With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.
We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
Nurse (RN) Specialist - Poison Control Call Center - Nights
About the role
Position Title
Nurse (RN) Specialist - Poison Control Call Center - Nights
Delp Pavilion
Position Summary / Career Interest 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 And Essential Job Functions
- 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.
Required Education And Experience
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Pervious critical care experience
Preferred Education And Experience
- Emergency room patient care experience
- Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
- 1 or more years critical care nursing work experience
- Poison Center Experience
Required Licensure And Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Specialist in Poison Information - American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) after hire in accordance to the Poison Center Policy
Knowledge Requirements
- Excellent communication both verbal and written
- Computer skills
- Windows and Word processing
Time Type Full time
Job Requisition ID R-46548
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. Need help finding the right job?
We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.
About The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.
With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.
We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.