RN, Certified Specialist in Poison Information

Job description

Department Overview The OPC operates as a 24-hour emergency response center, offering critical information to efficiently triage and manage patients experiencing poisoning or toxic exposure. The center supports both the public and healthcare providers across Oregon and Guam, and serves individuals of all age groups. Pharmacists or registered nurses are responsible for answering emergency phone lines. Function/Duties of Position: Primary responsibilities include patient assessment, providing treatment recommendations, and facilitating appropriate referrals to healthcare facilities when necessary. Ongoing patient evaluation and follow-up are essential components of this role. Registered nurses or pharmacists also participate in OPC's research, educational, and outreach activities, and serve as preceptors for students from colleges of pharmacy, nursing, and medicine. OPC staff utilize a collaborative practice model as a framework for care provision. The policies and procedures in the center are consistent with a planned system. The toxicologists, pharmacists, and nurses at the OPC work closely with healthcare providers at other facilities to treat individuals with poisoning and toxic...