Clinical Toxicology Specialist - WV Poison Control Center (Charleston, WV)

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The WV Poison Control Center located in Charleston, WV is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Toxicology Specialist.

About the Opportunity

This individual in this position answers calls coming into the emergency and information lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning management recommendation plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the plan, the Poison Specialist uses the obtained patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure and information calls using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You''ll Do

• Answers calls coming into the emergency lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning treatment management plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the management plan, the Poison Specialist uses patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure calls using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all hospital and selected home cases according to established WV Poison Center guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures
• Answers poisoning information and WV Poison Center contracted public health emergency information calls coming into the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to need, formulates an answer, and communicates that answer with speed and accuracy. Maintains documentation according to policy and procedures using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system
• Provides designated office staff with address information for those callers wishing additional poison prevention information and assists with poison prevention activities as assigned
• When not answering calls or completing documentation, works on continuing education pertaining to job responsibilities

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The WV Poison Control Center located in Charleston, WV is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Toxicology Specialist.

About the Opportunity

This individual in this position answers calls coming into the emergency and information lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning management recommendation plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the plan, the Poison Specialist uses the obtained patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure and information calls using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You''ll Do

• Answers calls coming into the emergency lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning treatment management plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the management plan, the Poison Specialist uses patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure calls using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all hospital and selected home cases according to established WV Poison Center guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures
• Answers poisoning information and WV Poison Center contracted public health emergency information calls coming into the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to need, formulates an answer, and communicates that answer with speed and accuracy. Maintains documentation according to policy and procedures using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system
• Provides designated office staff with address information for those callers wishing additional poison prevention information and assists with poison prevention activities as assigned
• When not answering calls or completing documentation, works on continuing education pertaining to job responsibilities

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• Associates, Bachelors, or master''s degree in nursing

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Work as a registered nurse in a hospital setting

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In addition to those required by the profession of nursing: advanced problem solving, independent learning, information retrieval and analysis, computer skills, ability to type with speed and accuracy, mathematical calculation skills, ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with cultural competence, ability to work with others, ability to hear and verbally communicate (in English) over the telephone, must be able to read information from computer screens.

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• Associates, Bachelors, or master''s degree in nursing

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Work as a registered nurse in a hospital setting

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In addition to those required by the profession of nursing: advanced problem solving, independent learning, information retrieval and analysis, computer skills, ability to type with speed and accuracy, mathematical calculation skills, ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with cultural competence, ability to work with others, ability to hear and verbally communicate (in English) over the telephone, must be able to read information from computer screens.

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• Active registered nurse, licensed in WV (requirement of the American Association of Poison Control Centers)

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• Active registered nurse, licensed in WV (requirement of the American Association of Poison Control Centers)

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West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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