Poison Information Specialist 1
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Poison Information Spec RN 1 serves as an information resource
to provide professionals and the public with information on
poisonous substances including assessing emergency situations,
referring individuals to appropriate treatment sources, and
documenting all interactions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Provides telephone consultation for potential and actual
poisoning emergencies.
- Talks calmly and in a caring manner with all callers and
quickly gathers all information needed to assess the
situation.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of toxicologic concepts
and patient care as related to age, weight and race.
- Accurately assesses the severity of emergencies and effectively
delivers treatment and referral information to aid the
caller.
- Participates in triage of potentially suicidal individuals and
contributes to successful resolutions.
- Provides timely telephone follow-up for all potentially harmful
exposures in accordance with department policies and
procedures.
- Records and documents all Texas Poison Center Network (TPCN)
interactions in order to fully document poison
occurrences.
- Collects and records poison information according to Texas
Poison Center Network policies, standards of practice, and in
compliance with AAPCC standards.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- General understanding of Toxicological Care modalities,
therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of
health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention
and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their
physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse
reactions.
- Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine
oversight.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and
in writing.
- Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of
constituencies.
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
- Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times
of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve
issues.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: using
required software applications, data entry, information security,
electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to
5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
-QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Associate's
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
Certification/License/Registration:
Registered Nurse AND Cert Spec in Poison Control OR, Cert Spec in
Poison Control within 5 years
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Killeen , Poison Information Specialist 1, Other , Killeen, Texas
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