Bilingual Registered Nurse - El Paso, TX, United States - University Medical Center of El Paso

Description

Job Summary

The Poison Information Specialist (SPI) serves as a resource for poisoning, drug, environmental, and medical information for the public and health care professionals.

Provides advanced professional services by answering questions from health professionals and the public through a 24-hour statewide hotline. Makes diagnostic decisions and recommendations regarding treatment. Provides educational services to health care professionals and the public about poison prevention.


Minimum Job Requirements:

Work Experience:
One year of hospital based acute care experience required; nursing experience in critical care or emergency preferred. Work experience in a Poison Center is preferred.

Licensure/Registration/Certification
Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas;
A certified specialist in Poison Information is required.

Certified Specialist in Poison Information from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) required; or obtained within two attempts once minimum exam eligibility requirements* are met; not to exceed three years from date of hire.

*Minimum eligibility requirements for examination are 2000 worked hours as an SPI and 2000 human exposure cases handled.


Education and Training:
Associate's degree in Nursing, BSN preferred.


Skills:
# Ability to understand all phases of toxicology and poison center activities.
# Ability to assess, evaluate and provide treatment recommendations in poisoning situations.
# Ability to evaluate unusual occurrences and effectively communicate appropriate information
# Ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
# Ability to work under pressure in a potentially stressful environment.
# Ability to work with various software programs.
# Ability to apply effective organizational skills.
# Ability to multitask and work independently.
# Bilingual English/Spanish required.

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