Description The WV Poison Control Center at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Toxicology Specialist located in Charleston, WV 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 systems 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 Qualifications Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in nursing A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following: Working as a registered nurse in a hospital setting preferred All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Advanced problem solving Independent... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.