RN Specialist in Poison Information
Company: University of Virginia
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
As a registered nurse specialist in poison information (RN SPI),
you will be joining a team of toxicologists providing clinical
oversight and guidance to the central and southern Virginia region.
The Blue Ridge Poison Center serves 54 counties, 19 cities, and 48
hospitals in our region. An RN SPI working in our call center,
provides telephone triage, assessment, management and follow up
advice while working closely with toxicology fellows and attendings
to manage cases from the public, hospitals, and emergency services
medical technicians and paramedics.Emergency or critical care
background is preferred, but not required, and an RN SPI must be
able to demonstrate critical thinking, and good clinical decision
making capability. The ability to utilize several different
integrated computer platforms, while managing low to high
complexity clinical cases, is a necessary skill for success as an
RN SPI. Initial training and continuing education is integrated
into the first three years of employment, as this is a highly
specialized clinical discipline.
- Provides case management and decision making to the public and
healthcare professions:
- Participates in quality efforts:
- Managers multiple information systems:
- Lifelong learning encompasses:
- Empowered Leaders Demonstrate Knowledge and Actively
Participate in Shared Governance:
- Relationship based care reflects the influence of the nurses
relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on patient
experience:
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may
be assigned.Position Compensation Range: $31.35 - $50.16
HourlyMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Graduate of an accredited
nursing program.Experience: 3 years relevant experienceLicensure:
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. National Certification in Poison Information within 3
years of hire date. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care
Provider BLS certification required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is
primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop
computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some
distance to attend meetings, and programs.COVID Vaccination
Requirement and GuidelinesPlease visit the UVA COVID-19 Job
Requirements and Guidelines
(https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-covid-19-job-requirements-and-guidelines)
webpage prior to applying for current information regarding
vaccination requirementsandguidelines for employment at UVA.The
University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which
represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing,
UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library,
are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and
staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through
every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran
status, and family medical or genetic information.The University of
Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education,
boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and
distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud
history as a renowned research university.In January of 1819, the
Commonwealth of Virginias General Assembly chartered what would
become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the
University has served Virginia, the nation, and the world by:
educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and
disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care.
These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our
efforts.The UVA Health System is renowned for providing outstanding
patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders, and
discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The UVA Medical
Center and Physicians Group, School of Medicine, and School of
Nursing are recognized for their excellence in patient care,
education, and research.At UVA, we offer a rich collection of
benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their
comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to
a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time
off, and retirement, UVA offers an array of other benefits and
services to support faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members
with their personal and family needs.We are committed to a policy
of equal opportunity for all persons and welcome diversity in all
forms. For more information on the University of Virginia and the
surrounding area, visit our Why UVA
(https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-uva) and Why
Charlottesville
(https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-charlottesville)
webpages
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