About this opportunity
University of Kansas Health System lists this Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center opportunity in kansas city, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title
Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center
Days - Full Time, Evenings - Full Time
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-50624
Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Worksite address
kansas city, KS, 66102, US
Who can apply
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