Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Primary city/state:
Phoenix, arizona
Department name:
Poison center-hosp
Work shift:
Evening
Job category:
Clinical care
The future is full of possibilitiesAt banner health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health careThat’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can beOur team has come together with the common goal: make health care easier, so life can be betterThe future of health care starts hereIf you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from youApply today.
Whether it’s a scorpion sting, medication question, first aid advice or potential poisoning, the banner poison & drug information center in phoenix, arizona is available 24/7 with comprehensive resources and servicesOur aapcc-certified poison center is a large and active center serving maricopa county’s population of greater than 4 million residentsBpdic is located on the campus of banner university medical center – phoenix, a magnet hospital and “best hospital” recognition in u.sNews and world reportOur center is associated with an active inpatient toxicology service and fellowship program and participates with training nursing, pharmacy, and medical studentsCompetitive salary and benefits offeredPotential for remote work.
The specialist in poison information provides telephone consultation, evaluates possible poisoning, and recommends poison treatment information to the public, physicians, and other health care providersServes as a knowledge resource to the public and healthcare professionals.
This is a full time, evening shift, 32 hr/week, 3p – 1130p/4p – 1230a, depending upon department shift needsEvery other week-end is included in the set, four-week grid schedule.
University medical center phoenix banner - university medical center phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical centerThe world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionalsOur commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve magnet™ recognition by the american nurses credentialing centerThe phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a number of unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the university of arizona college of medicine - phoenixAdditionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics, and with a new $400 million campus investment, a new patient tower and 2 new clinic buildings will be built.
Position summary
This position manages all calls received at the poison center and evaluates each call for purpose and acuity, triages as necessaryWhen a poison exposure has occurred, makes a toxicological assessment, recommends a treatment plan and provides necessary documentation and follow up to ensure a positive outcomeThis position also provides education to the public and other health professionalsParticipates in continuous quality improvement projects and serves as a liaison and resource between the poison center and pre-hospital caregivers and other health care facilities.
Core functions
1Evaluates each call, determines purpose and whether the call needs to be triaged to another resourceFor poison, drug or medical information calls, utilizes appropriate databases, books, journals, articles or consultants in order to correctly answer inquiry.
2For exposure calls, utilizes good clinical judgment, history taking skills and information resources to make a toxicological assessment, recommends first aid treatment and/or referral to an appropriate health care resource.
3Initiates follow-up contacts after an exposure case to reconfirm the history and gain additional information about the exposureContinues to monitor the patient’s clinical course, provides reassurance and emotional supportSeeks to determine patient compliance with the treatment plan and adjusts the plan as necessaryDetermines the final outcome of the patient’s exposure
4Documents and codes all calls using an on-line data collection system following the coding requirements of the american association of poison control center’s toxicology surveillance system (aapcc-tess).
5Provides poison prevention education to the public and professional level toxicology education to peers and other health care professionals through lectures, medical toxicology research studies, participation in liaison programs, or other methods of knowledge delivery.
6This position deals with a wide variety of internal and external customers, including adults of all ages, young children, teenagers, school representatives, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, and news media representativesCalls to the center range from possible suicides in progress and immediate life-threatening exposures to complex drug information, poison information questions, to nontoxic exposures in small children requiring only emotional reassuranceThe poison center is responsible for providing drug information and poison center services to all the citizens of maricopa county.
Minimum qualifications
Knowledge of nursing, toxicology or related field as normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor`s degree.
Current licensure as a nurse, physician assistant, or pharmacist in the state of arizona required.
Required to meet the guidelines of the american association of poison control centers, including maintaining certification as a certified poison information specialist.
Minimum two years of clinical experience is required
Thorough history taking skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to prioritize incoming and follow-up phone calls and the ability to function effectively in stress-related situations required.
Clear and compassionate verbal and written skills and the ability to maintain patient/caller confidentiality required.
Preferred qualifications
Previous emergency, pediatric, or critical care experienceBilingual ability.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
