Poison Information Specialist - FT Rotating
3 days ago
Mesquite
Location: Main Hospital Bldg - Basement PLEASE NOTE: • This position is 100% ONSITE CALL CENTER ENVIRONMENT., • This is a fully, grant-funded ENTRY LEVEL support position., • During training, you'll work 4/10-hour shifts for the first four months, which may include days. After training, you will have flexibility in your shift options, with the ability to choose between 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts as long as the shift covers late-night and overnight hours, specifically from 10 pm 2 am. Minimum Specifications Education • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy OR, • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing OR If education is a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy: • Must have and maintain a current American Poison Centers (APC) Poison Information Specialist certification; or must obtain within five years of hire/placement into role and maintain thereafter., • Must have and maintain a current American Poison Centers (APC) Poison Information Specialist certification; or must obtain within five years of hire/placement into role and maintain thereafter., • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge involved with poison information services., • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of nursing standards., • Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing., • Must be able to understand and interpret poison information to health professionals and the public., • Must be able to perform mathematical computations., • Must be able to employ effective problem solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills., • Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-related behaviors., • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to operate a computer to input and extract information using data base management software., • Must be able to work rotating shifts., • RNs Only: Must demonstrate ability to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Requisition ID: 991677