Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center
On-siteKansas City, Kansas, United States
EXPIREDKansas City, Kansas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Manage and triage poison cases by assessing exposure severity, identifying toxic substances, and calculating ingested amounts against toxic levels. Determine appropriate treatment plans, recommending home care or directing patients to emergency departments as needed. Provide poison and drug information to health professionals and the general public while maintaining a courteous, professional approach during telephone interactions. Complete all required documentation and follow-up for each exposure case. Serve as a preceptor for students and residents.
Required Qualifications
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Pervious critical care experience
- 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
- Excellent communication both verbal and written
- Computer skills
- Windows and Word processing
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
- agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf
- signing the agreement to the DRP
Desired Qualifications
- Emergency room patient care experience
- Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
- 1 or more years critical care nursing work experience
- Poison Center Experience
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