RN Poison Information Specialist-Atrium Health North Carolina Poison Control

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of the exposure, including all aspects of patient condition, agent(s) involved, circumstances, etc., in a timely manner consistent with the severity of the exposure.
• 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 use of 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 and 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.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Works primarily in the Poison Center, with majority of time spent sitting, frequent telephone use, and exposure to a computer monitor.
• May assist in patient evaluation and treatment in the Emergency Department as requested.
• Must be able to operate telephone, computer, and recording device equipment.
• Each teammate has the responsibility to work in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 by the AAPCC and applicable state Poison Control.
• Two years clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboard skills preferred.