Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist

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Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Poison Center Specialist to join our Poison Center team, this role is located in Omaha, NE. The Nurse Practitioner – Poison Center Specialist is responsible for independently managing complex poison exposure cases by providing advanced toxicology assessment and evidence-based treatment recommendations to the public and healthcare professionals. This role includes conducting comprehensive exposure evaluations, determining severity and appropriate level of care, guiding emergency and inpatient management, and collaborating closely with physicians, emergency departments, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Specialist serves as a clinical expert and resource within the poison center, supports and mentors staff and trainees, participates in quality assurance and case review activities, and contributes to education, outreach, and potential research initiatives. The position also requires accurate and timely documentation in the poison center database, ongoing continuing education in clinical toxicology, and maintenance of appropriate licensure and national certification relevant to advanced practice or pharmacy practice.

Shift Details:
Full Time | 0.9FTE | 36 Scheduled Weekly Hours
Varied Evening Hours | 9 Hour Shifts | 11AM-1AM Shift Timeframe
Every other weekend requirement (including call)

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

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• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Professional Development & Work-Life Balance Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.

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Job Duties: Sr. Poison Center Specialist

Provide informational assistance by telephone to health care professionals and consumers about poison exposures. Orient and mentor new colleagues and rotators. Take clinical call on a regular basis. Provide toxicology educational presentations to colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Complete various projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Sr. Poison Center Specialist

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree required OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with 25 years of nursing experience OR pharmacy degree with national certification as a specialist in poison information (CSPI) and a minimum of five years of recent poison center specialist experience required.

• Six months experience with previous poison center clinical call for CSPI Registered Nurses required.

• Thorough knowledge of clinical toxicology required.

• Ability to perform prolonged mental concentration to read and gather information required.

• Skill in typing and use of computer required.

• Ability to perform complex math calculations required.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required.

• Skill in organizing multiple tasks required.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Weekend call, holiday call, and day/evening/night call shifts required.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the state of Nebraska required.

• Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) by the American Association of Poison Control Centers or American Board of Applied Toxicology required. Exception: If non-certified PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, must attain certification when eligible required.

• Maintenance of certification by successfully completing the CSPI examination every seven years required.

Preferred Qualifications: Sr. Poison Center Specialist

• Certified Specialist in Poison Information for six or more years preferred.

• Experience leading/supervising a team preferred.