Poison Control Specialist

StartupNWA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Holiday, vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance

Career training and educational opps

Merchant discounts

Prescription delivery services

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a Poison Control Specialist/RN to provide timely clinical information and treatment recommendations to healthcare providers and the public about toxic exposures across APDIC’s region.

You will document calls, update electronic medical records, educate callers on toxic substances, and support students and residents. A current RN license is required, with preference for ED/ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Strong reading, writing, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing information and treatment advice to callers regarding toxic exposures or potentially toxic exposures.
• Creating and updating the electronic medical records created by these inquiries.
• Providing educational information on toxic substances and drug substances to callers.
• Assisting in the education/instruction of professional students and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

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Jobs

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Closing Date:

10/24/2026

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Closing Date:

10/24/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Department:

COP | Poison Control & Drug Information Ctr

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Make a meaningful impact when expert guidance matters most. As a Poison Control Specialist/RN, you will provide timely clinical information and recommendations to healthcare providers and the public about toxic or potentially toxic exposures throughout APDIC’s designated region. You will also serve as a trusted resource for medication information, helping callers make informed decisions and supporting the health and safety of the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Strong reading, writing, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Department (ED) or critical care nursing experience.
• New RN graduates with prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience in emergency or critical care settings will also be considered.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Providing information and treatment advice to callers regarding toxic exposures or potentially toxic exposures.
• Creating and updating the electronic medical records created by these inquires.
• Providing educational information on toxic substances and drug substances to callers.
• Assisting in the education/instruction of professional students and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

PRN - Poison Control Specialist - set hourly rate $38/HR

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

No

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