Department:
85215 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs – Academic Poison Center
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Variable
Job Summary
FT Nights 9P-7A, four days a week. Hybrid Remote.
Health care professional who provides poison information to consumers and health care providers. Assumes responsibility for obtaining the history of exposure, assessing the severity of toxicity through judgment and interpretation of toxicology.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes clinical and communication skills to obtain a history of the exposure, including all aspects of patient condition, agent(s) involved, circumstances, etc., in a timely manner consistent with the severity of the exposure.
- Provides poison information on patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
- Utilizes information resources appropriately to accurately assess each exposure case. This includes use of computerized data bases, textbooks, primary medical literature, consultants, and previous knowledge and experience.
- Formulates an appropriate plan of care (patient disposition) by interpreting and integrating available information.
- Implements the plan of care based on established guidelines, case specifics, patient care priorities, health care facility resources, and professional judgment in a timely manner.
- Communicates patient information and treatment recommendations as necessary to appropriate health care facilities/providers.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of assessment & recommendations documented on the case record by adhering to established follow-up procedures.
- Provides non-toxicological drug and medical information to callers within the scope of education and experience as time permits.
- Provides initial crisis intervention to callers with other medical or drag problems, or suicidal intentions, with referral to appropriate community agencies.
- Refers non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner.
Physical Requirements
Works primarily in the Poison Center. Majority of time is sitting, with frequent telephone use and exposure to computer monitor. May assist in patient evaluation and treatment in the Emergency Department as requested. Must be able to operate telephone, computer and recording device equipment. Each teammate has the responsibility to work in a safe environment.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, ACPE accredited pharmacy school, or medical school required. Registered nurse, registered pharmacist, physician’s assistant or physician (MD or DO) required. Two years clinical experience preferred; North Carolina license to practice required. BLS required per policy guidelines. Obtain certification as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information administered by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) within three examination periods and recertify as required by the AAPCC and North Carolina Poison Control required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboard skills preferred.
Pay Range
$37.50 – $56.25
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.