Sr. Poison Center Specialist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Fund

Flex Time for work-life balance

Paid CME Days

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist to manage complex poison exposure cases. This role will involve conducting evaluations, providing treatment recommendations, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess a PharmD or relevant nursing qualifications and be certified as a Specialist in Poison Information. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional healthcare solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Nurse Practitioner in Nebraska is mandatory.
• Experience with previous poison center clinical call for CSPI Registered Nurses required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex poison exposure cases and provide treatment recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive exposure evaluations and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Mentor staff and contribute to quality assurance and education initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical toxicology knowledge

Organizational skills

Math calculation skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 25 years of experience

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with extensive experience

Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist page is loaded## Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialistlocations: Omaha, NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-35220**Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.****Shift:**Second Shift (United States of America)# **Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist**# **Position Highlights:**Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist to join our Poison Center team, this role is located in Omaha, NE. The Nurse Practitioner – Poison Center Specialist is responsible for independently managing complex poison exposure cases by providing advanced toxicology assessment and evidence-based treatment recommendations to the public and healthcare professionals. This role includes conducting comprehensive exposure evaluations, determining severity and appropriate level of care, guiding emergency and inpatient management, and collaborating closely with physicians, emergency departments, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Specialist serves as a clinical expert and resource within the poison center, supports and mentors staff and trainees, participates in quality assurance and case review activities, and contributes to education, outreach, and potential research initiatives. The position also requires accurate and timely documentation in the poison center database, ongoing continuing education in clinical toxicology, and maintenance of appropriate licensure and national certification relevant to advanced practice or pharmacy practice.If you have questions about applying for the Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist role, please contact Allie Bruss at [e-mail].## **Shift Details:** Full Time | 0.9FTE | 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours Varied Evening Hours | 9 Hour Shifts | 11AM-1AM Shift Timeframe Every other weekend requirement (including call)* **Together. Extraordinary.** Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.* **Leading Health Network** Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.* **Diversity and Inclusion** We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.* **Professional Development & Work-Life Balance** Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.**Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!****Recruiter Contact**Allie Bruss | [e-mail]**Job Duties:** **Sr. Poison Center Specialist**Provide informational assistance by telephone to health care professionals and consumers about poison exposures. Orient and mentor new colleagues and rotators. Take clinical call on a regular basis. Provide toxicology educational presentations to colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Complete various projects as assigned.**Required Qualifications: Sr. Poison Center Specialist**• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree required OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with 25 years of nursing experience OR pharmacy degree with national certification as a specialist in poison information (CSPI) and a minimum of five years of recent poison center specialist experience required.• Six months experience with previous poison center clinical call for CSPI Registered Nurses required.• Thorough knowledge of clinical toxicology required.• Ability to perform prolonged mental concentration to read and gather information required.• Skill in typing and use of computer required.• Ability to perform complex math calculations required.• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required.• Skill in organizing multiple tasks required.• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Weekend call, holiday call, and day/evening/night call shifts required.• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the state of Nebraska required.• Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) by the American Association of Poison Control Centers or American Board of Applied Toxicology required. Exception: If non-certified PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, must attain certification when eligible required.• Maintenance of certification by successfully completing the CSPI examination every seven years required.**Preferred Qualifications: Sr. Poison Center Specialist**• Certified Specialist in Poison Information for six or more years preferred.• Experience leading/supervising a team preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. 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