Poison Center - Nurse

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 6927827
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
Closing Date: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA60
Position Number:: 6927827
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at  Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal. Quick Link (Place in Browser):
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Poison Center - Nurse

Department: COP South Carolina Poison Center

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised

Job Summary

The Poison Center Nurse for the South Carolina Poison Center provides professional nursing assessment, triage, consultation, and follow-up services to healthcare professionals and the public regarding poison exposures and drug information. Under general supervision, this position applies established toxicology protocols and nursing judgment to assess exposure risk, provide care recommendations, and support appropriate patient outcomes. The primary goal of the position is to deliver accurate, timely, and evidence-based poison management guidance that supports patient safety and public health.

Required

Education and Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• The ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and to the public over the telephone under crisis circumstances is essential.

• Knowledge of basic data entry and documentation necessary.

• Capable of making immediate and accurate professional decisions in providing information and consultations.

Job Close Date

03/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 30, 2026.

To apply , please visit:

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent emergency room or critical care experience preferred.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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