Overview

We have an exciting and rewarding part-time, evening opportunity available on our Poison Control unit at Methodist Hospital! This position is responsible for managing inquiries concerning poison exposures received via a 24-hour emergency telephone line. The incumbent triages and provides accurate and complete management information to the public, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical personnel, and other health care providers.

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• Triage: Triages incoming phone calls to ensure poison exposures receive priority assistance and documents all required case information in the computerized patient management system. Assesses probable level of toxicity by researching available databases for each poison exposure. Communicates with expert consultants as needed.
• Treatment: Recommends and directs home management or initiates referral to appropriate medical facility. Notifies health care facilities of impending arrival, history, and treatment recommendations. Follows up on each potentially toxic case to ensure effective treatment is provided.
• Information: Answers questions pertaining to drug toxicity and medical information for calls where no poison exposure exists. Investigates media or other reports of toxic hazards to the public and dispenses accurate information and recommendations to requests for information about same.
• Training: Assists in the development and presentation of education programs to the public on the topic of poison prevention and health care providers on poison exposure management.
• Project: Does one project per year, either clinical research or poison center operations-related, in order to enhance own knowledge, the poison control field or poison center operations. Is responsible for reading designated articles, professional journals, etc.
• Attends Staff/Education Meetings to keep current with new development.
• Provides supervision and training to new employees and health care professional students during rotations through the Indiana Poison Center
• Certification: Obtains certification from AAPCC as a CSPI (Certified Specialist in Poison Information) by successfully completing the CSPI Exam within 3 attempts

• 3-5 years of bedside nursing experience in an ICU or ED setting
• On-call requirement, per 6-week schedule block
• Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.