RN or Pharmacist, Specialist in Poison Information

Department Overview

The OPC operates as a 24-hour emergency response center, offering critical information to efficiently triage and manage patients experiencing poisoning or toxic exposure. The center supports both the public and healthcare providers across Oregon and Guam and serves individuals of all age groups. Pharmacists or registered nurses are responsible for answering emergency phone lines.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessment, providing treatment recommendations, and facilitating appropriate referrals to healthcare facilities when necessary. Ongoing patient evaluation and follow-up are essential components of this role. Registered nurses or pharmacists also participate in OPC's research, educational, and outreach activities, and serve as preceptors for students from colleges of pharmacy, nursing, and medicine. OPC staff utilize a collaborative practice model as a framework for care provision.

The policies and procedures in the center are consistent with a planned system. The toxicologists, pharmacists, and nurses at the OPC work closely with healthcare providers at other facilities to treat individuals with poisoning and toxic exposure, ensuring consistent, high-quality care. This collaborative framework emphasizes shared clients, collegiality, mutual accountability, and joint decision-making. Mutual trust and respect are essential in fostering an effective collaborative practice environment.

Function/Duties of Position:
Serves all individuals who call the OPC. Oregon and Guam are our service regions.

• Must have at least 3 years of clinical poison center experience within the last 5 years.
• Current unencumbered Guam Registered Nurse License or obtain within 60 days of hire
• BSN Graduates:
  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates:
  Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

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