RN Poison Information Specialist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R 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 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. 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. Competitive salary and benefits
offered.
As an RN Poison Information Specialist, 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 (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 evening shift working 32 hours a week, 3pm -
11:30pm (four 8-hour shifts) with rotating weekends . 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.
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Conducts accurate clinical assessments through patient care;
develops, implements and evaluates the patient's individualized
plan of care; modifies plan to meet mutually agreed-upon clinical
outcomes. Care is consistent with established policies, procedures,
and standards of care (follows algorithms, decision trees, and
guidelines in the delivery of patient care). Identifies the normal
course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and
intervening when deviations occur. Accurately communicates patient
information and thoroughly documents nursing actions and plan of
care.
2. Shows respect for patient/family dignity and privacy in all
interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the
nurse-patient/family relationship. Listens and acknowledges
patient/family knowledge of self and engages their participation in
care. Provides for optimum comfort of patients and families
utilizing standard evidence-based approaches. Able to successfully
use multiple forms of communication to appropriately provide
patient/family support. Supportive to new staff members and helps
to facilitate their transition into unit. Demonstrates self-care to
preserve one's endurance as a care giver within a stressful
environment.
3. Seeks opportunities for individual growth in diversity training
and responsiveness. Identifies, implements, then documents a plan
of care that is sensitive to the unique needs of the patients and
families. Aware of the usual cultural norms for key patient
population seeking validation in individual situations. Provides
age specific and developmentally appropriate patient/family care.
Embraces diversity in the work environment to achieve enhanced
patient care outcomes.
4. Documents and codes all calls using an on-line data collection
system following the coding requirements of the American
Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). Aware of current
process improvement initiatives within one's clinical setting.
Identifies and takes personal accountability to systematically
resolve patient/family problems within one's clinical area. Stays
informed of patient/family satisfaction results and incorporates
behavior expectations to improve or maintain patient/family
satisfaction scores. Implements identified appropriate
evidenced-based practice changes and system improvements.
Contributes to the spirit of inquiry by supporting the clinical
research of colleagues.
5. Provides 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.
6. Serves as a resource to other staff members and promotes a
collegiality between staff physicians and leaders. Participates in
interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate the integration of
managed care concepts within the daily practice standards. Acts as
a consultant within the organization and in the community.
7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops, reviewing professional publications,
establishing personal networks, and participating in professional
societies.
8. This position has regional responsibility for placement and
coordination of care for patients. Internal customers include all
levels of nursing leadership and staff, medical staff, and all
other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. External
customers may include patients and families, physicians, agency
vendors and contracted services, staff from other health care
agencies/providers and community/professional organizations and
community and regulatory agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona (or
compact state) required.
Minimum three to five years of recent clinical experience required;
previous experience in a Critical Care Unit, Emergency Department
and/or prior Poison Information Center experience.
May require American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
certification within 5 years of hire. Must re-certify on the
required schedule of every seven years.
Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy in exchanging complex
information in crisis.
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
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification
preferred.
Additional related toxicology education and/or experience
preferred.
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