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RN Poison Center - Full-Time On Site Day/Evening Shifts & Every 3rd Weekend
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
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Iowa Poison Control Center
Sioux City, Iowa
Job Details
Full-Time On Site
Day/Evening Shifts & Every 3rd Weekend
Provides telephone triage, assessment, management and follow-up advice for the Iowa public and health care providers. Promotes public and professional education in the field of toxicology.
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Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Prior experience in critical care or emergency department nursing.
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Successfully completes Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) examination within three (3) exam administrations after becoming eligible. Certification must be renewed every seven years.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and interpret toxicology related information.
- Strong prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions and knows when to ask for assistance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems; the Internet and several simultaneous applications.
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Micromedex databases
- Standard office, knowledge of Microsoft Windows PC environment
- Computer literature search and basic data management skills
- Ability to sit for long periods of time on the telephone in front of computer.
- Full use of upper extremities.
