RN Poison Info Specialist (Uncertified)
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
We are recruiting for a RN Poison Info Specialist (Uncertified)
to join our team!We are here for life's journey.Where is your life
journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart
reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects
us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in
health.DepartmentRMPDS Poison Call CtrJob Summary
The RN Poison Information Specialist works under general
supervision, provides phone consultation and education to consumers
and health care professionals regarding human and animal exposures
to known & unknown medications, chemicals and other substances.
Essential Functions:
* Asks direct questions to elicit information in order to assess
patient's status.
* Obtains history of poisoning event including answers to who,
what, when, where, how, and other relevant factors.
* Follows basic poison management procedures and assess the case
for home observation/treatment or referral to health care
facility.
(30%)
* Provides first aid, poison prevention and basic treatment
recommendations to the general public in easily understandable
terms.
* Provides clear understandable treatment recommendations to health
care providers after demonstrating competency and when cleared to
do so by supervisor.
* Provides follow up calls for patient status, evaluates medical
outcome.
* Provides support and guidance with firm directions given in
step-by-step order in a calm manner.
* Manage and maintain queue awareness.
* Refers cases to Poison Information Specialist or Certified Poison
Information Specialist CSPI for assessment and/or management per
established guidelines.
* Performs basic mathematical calculations to determine mg/kg of
ingested drugs/chemicals, calculates levels of toxicity and
potential blood levels.
(30%)
* Collects demographic and other information to generate statistics
on calls.
* Documents notes in a clear and easily understood style.
* Cases pass routine and other quality reviews including chart and
tape audits and peer review.
(20%)
Provides information to the Public utilizing FAQ's.
Records all FAQ's in charts.
Completes all required surveys. (20%)
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ShiftWeekends (United States of America)Work
TypeRegularSalary$30.53 - $45.87 / hrBenefits
Keywords: Denver Health, Aurora , RN Poison Info Specialist (Uncertified), Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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