Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 3 weeks ago
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.
100% Onsite
Position: Poison Information Specialist
Dept: North Texas Poison Center
FT Rotating; including rotating weekends
PLEASE NOTE: During training, the incumbent will work 4/10 hr shifts) for the first four months, which may include days. After training, this position will then have the availabile shift hour options of 8 hrs, 10 hrs, or 12 hrs, as long as the shift covers late nights/overnight from 10 pm
Primary Purpose:
Serves as a resource to health professionals and the public by providing professional and technical assistance regarding potential poisonings and conducting educational and research projects to ensure Poison Center operations meets regulatory requirements and the needs of users.
Why Parkland Health?
When you embark on a career at Parkland, you have the opportunity to apply your skills, and advance your career goals. Many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national achievements in care, research, and technological innovation. We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel. One of the reasons we are successful is because our work environment thrives with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds and from all walks of life. When you bring your perspective to Parkland Health, you'll find an inclusive setting that supports and respects you and your talents.
Be an essential part of our core purpose-the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care and discover why Forbes named us 2022 "Best Employer by State", "America's Best Employer for New Grads", and "Best Employer for Diversity"!
Parkland Health: Care. Compassion. Community
Benefits:
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mandatory Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave
Annie's Place
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health Center
Employee Pharmacy Services
Onsite Dental Services
And more!
Job Summary:
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge involved with poison information services.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of nursing standards.
Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to understand and interpret poison information to health professionals and the public.
Must be able to perform mathematical computations.
Must be able to employ effective problem solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-related behaviors.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill to operate a computer to input and extract information using data base management software.
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
Must demonstrate ability to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from an approved college of Medicine/Osteopathy
One (1) year of verifiable registered nursing (bedside within the last two (2) years), pharmacy, or physician experience in a hospital environment within the last two (2) years (LVN/Clinicals/Internship experience will not substitute for the required work experience).
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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