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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

**Note:** Remote work is not available until after two years, along with certification. We operate 24/7, with the work week running from Sunday to Saturday. Weekend shift coverage is required on Saturday and Sunday. The pay period is biweekly, and this position is full-time, totaling 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts. In one week, you will work three shifts, and in the following week, you will work two shifts. Evening shift hours are from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with an occasional request to work from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM.Up to **$5000 Referral Bonus available to current employees**

Responsible for emergency telephone management of poisoning exposures and questions handled by the Missouri Poison Center for the entire state. Candidate must be extremely skilled at listening and communications as guiding treatment advice for both the public and health care providers. Must be able to manage beneficial relationships with individuals and departments inside and outside of the hospital structure. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a knowledge of poison prevention techniques and demonstrate the ability to interpret subtle indications while formulating accurate questions to aid in decision making responses regarding toxicology recommendations.
Creates an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective patient care plans within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care and operational guidelines.

Qualifications
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, BONDING: State of MO RN License
1. B.S.N. preferable, but not essential.
3. Must acquire a knowledge of toxicological resources that are helpful in managing poison cases.
4. Must demonstrate willingness and a desire to learn large measure of new information and be willing to keep abreast of the rapidly changing field of toxicology and pharmacology.
5. Certification as a poison information specialist is required after eligibility is met, i.e., achievement of 2000 hours experience in poison center and 2000 telephone calls on poison exposure.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience desirable in pediatrics, E.R., I.C.U., Transport, but not essential.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in staffing a 24-hour emergency telephone service while acting collaboratively with staff, other health care providers and lay callers.
Obtain and document a complete and accurate history while demonstrating appropriate assessment and triage skills in a timely manner. Demonstrate exceptional communication skills providing a calm, reassuring and intelligent interaction with the public and health care professionals.
Demonstrate ability to use computer for live data collection and documentation, online resources for information gathering, and communication with caller through Cisco phone system. Utilization of advancing technology with live chat and texting to assist callers with poison information or exposures

Job Summary:

Creates an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective patient care plans within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care and operational guidelines. May acquire knowledge of poison prevention techniques and interpret subtle indications while formulating accurate questions to aid in decision making responses regarding toxicology recommendations. May be responsible for emergency telephone management of poisoning exposures and questions handled for an entire state.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Staffs a telephone service line while acting collaboratively with staff, other health care providers and lay callers.Obtains and documents a complete and accurate history. Provides a calm, reassuring and intelligent interaction with the public and health care professionals.Uses computer for live data collection and documentation, online resources for information gathering, and communication with caller through phone system.Manages beneficial relationships with individuals and departments inside and outside of the ministry structure.Creates an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective patient care plans within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care and operational guidelines.May guide treatment advice for both the public and health care providers.May utilize advanced technology with live chat and texting to assist callers with poison information or exposures.May acquire knowledge of toxicological resources that are helpful in managing poison cases.May acquire knowledge of poison prevention techniques and interpret subtle indications while formulating accurate questions to aid in decision making responses regarding toxicology recommendations.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

Three years' registered nurse experience with insight in medical/surgical, pediatric or maternal/child health

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

     
State of Work Location: Missouri 

    Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State      Or     Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

    Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State      Or     Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) 

     
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State      Or     Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8254000010 Poison Control

Scheduled Weekly Hours:20

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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