UPMC Presbyterian is looking to hire an Experienced Registered Nurse to support the Poison Center.
The Poison Center is a 24/7 operational call center with staffing for hospital emergencies as well as general public calls.
Hours:
- 30 hours per week
- Rotating between 7am start and 12am end
- 7 days a week, working (3) 10-hour shifts
Hybrid - Work from home flexibility
Purpose: Responds to and answers poison information questions for health care providers and proxy treatment of children, adults and animals suffering poisonous and potentially poisonous substances. Interacts with health care professionals, patients, families, government officials (local, regional, state and federal), and business and industry clients. No direct patient contact, only call center. Responsibilities:
Serve as a resource to and interact routinely with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, business and industry clients, other resource agencies, and other poison and drug information personnel.
Receive telephone calls from or concerning poisoned persons.
Request and record pertinent data, analyzes toxicity problems, determines type and severity of exposure.
Function effectively in emergency and often life-threatening situations.
Document activities through required documentation systems, departmental reports and quality assurance mechanisms.
Provide and documents recommendations that positively affect patient outcome.
When answering poison information questions, recommends corrective measures, and initiates treatment actions as needed. Refer poisoned victims to health care facilities when appropriate.
Support poison center-related research.
Maintain expertise in area(s) of practice through continual learning experience.
Interact with poisoned victims or other concerned individuals during periods of acute duress, calm the caller and elicit accurate information concerning the emergent situation.
Provide evidence-based general and patient-specific poison information in a continuous manner taking into account the age and clinical condition of each patient.
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required.
- ED, ICU, OR or proven exposure to toxicology events required
- Previous poison center experienced preferred
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Minimum 2 years of experience required for posted salary range and title of Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II. BSN preferred.
For Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN title: Completion of annual project that is evidence-based and approved by business unit panel/CNO as set forth through UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder. UPMC approved nursing certification required and must be maintained. Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held. If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification. The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran