RN Poison Information Specialist

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Poison Center-Hosp

Work Shift: Evening

Job Category: Nursing

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Whether it's a scorpion sting, medication question, first aid advice or potential poisoning, the Banner Poison & Drug Information Center (BPDIC) in Phoenix Arizona is available 24/7 with comprehensive resources and services. Our AAPCC-certified poison center is a large and active center serving Maricopa county's population of greater than 4 million residents. This BPDIC is located on the campus of Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, a Magnet hospital and “Best Hospital” recognition in U.S. News and World Report.

Our center is associated with an active inpatient toxicology service and fellowship program and participates with training nursing, pharmacy, and medical students.

As an RN Poison Information Specialist
, you will work with the team at the BPDIC located on the campus of Banner University Medical Center
- Phoenix (this is not a remote position). You will be responsible for direct care and triage concerning poison exposures received via a 24-hour emergency telephone line. You will triage and provide accurate and complete management information directly to the public, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical personnel, and other health care providers. When a poison exposure has occurred, you will be responsible for making a toxicological assessment, recommending a treatment plan, and providing necessary documentation and follow up to ensure a positive outcome.

This position is ideal for an RN with 3-5 years' clinical experience in the ED, ICU and/or a Poison Information Center, and interested in providing direct patient care through telehealth only (no bedside care). In this role, you will expand your knowledge and experience in toxicology, with community outreach opportunities, professional certification, national conferences, professional publications, and more.
Incumbent must sit for the America's Poison Centers Certified Specialist in Poison Information exam during the first qualifying exam cycle.

This is a full-time mid-shift position (32 hours/week) working 3:00pm - 11:30pm with a rotating weekends (required). Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

This position is responsible for care and triage of poison exposures received via a 24-hour emergency telephone line. The incumbent triages and provides accurate and complete management information directly to the public, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical personnel, and other health care providers. When a poison exposure has occurred, makes a toxicological assessment, recommends a treatment plan, and provides necessary documentation and follow up to ensure a positive outcome.

This position also provides education to the public and other health professionals, participates in continuous quality improvement projects and serves as a liaison and resource between the Poison Center and pre-hospital caregivers and other health care providers.

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