Poison Center - Nurse

Job Responsibilities

Poison Center - Nurse

Department: COP South Carolina Poison Center

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

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.

• 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.

• Recent emergency room or critical care experience preferred.

Job Close Date: 03/30/2026

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.

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