Nurse RN Poison Information Specialist

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UF Health benefits

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Poison Information Specialist to handle calls about poison exposures, advise on treatment and triage, and contribute to data collection and research initiatives. The role requires knowledge of pharmacology/toxicology, strong communication, and the ability to educate both the public and health professionals.

Preferred licensure in Florida and successful completion of the AAPCC poison information certification exam.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology, toxicology and clinical patient management is required.
• Ability to educate, prioritize, triage and communicate with the public and health care professionals is essential.
• Florida licensure or certification in nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or physician's assistant preferred.
• Must sit for and pass the AAPCC poison information certification exam when eligible; three unsuccessful attempts may lead to termination.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls about known or suspected poisonings and advise on treatment/triage.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting efforts, public education programs, and research efforts.

Skills

Pharmacology/toxicology

Clinical patient management

Organizational skills

Data entry and retrieval

Communication with public and health/医

Triage and patient education

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Answer telephone calls relating to known or suspected poisonings and then advise on treatment and /or triage of patient to appropriate level of care. Also participate in data collection/reporting efforts, public education programs, and research efforts.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Necessary Skills: 1. Must be familiar with basic aspects of pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical patient management. 2. Possess good organizational skills 3. Familiar with computer data entry and retrieval. 4. Must be able to assess severity of exposures and placate victims and families. 5. Must be able to educate, prioritize, triage and communicate effectively with general public and health care professionals. Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Licensure to practice nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or physician's assistant in the State of Florida. Required Experience: 1-2 years clinical experience Preferred Experience: Emergency Department or Critical Care experience preferred Required Licensure/Certification: Sit for and pass the AAPCC specialist in poison information certification exam as soon as eligibility requirements are met. After three unsuccessful attempts, it will be grounds for termination.

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