What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center position at UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority?
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 asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu. 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. 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. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.