Registered Nurse (RN) - Poison Control Call Center in Falmouth, ME

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing

Req #: 45877

Full Time/Varying Shifts

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to a $10,000 sign on for Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2years of experience!
• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Maine Medical Center is currently seeking a Poison Information Specialist for the Northern New England Poison Center. This team-focused, intellectually challenging position requires a "can do" problem-solving attitude. On-the-job training and national exam required (1-3 years after hire). The incumbent must pass the American Association Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Certification Exam within two testing periods. We are accepting new graduates for this position, and will assist with certification. Maine Medical Center is the states largest Medical Center and the flagship facility forMaineHealth.

This is a 40-hour role with rotating shifts including day, evening, night, weekends and holidays - while utilizing the self scheduling model.This position requires strong problem-solving skills,and due to the call center environment requires sitting and typing for extended periods. The Poison Info Specialist Nurse is in a call center setting and is based in Portland, Maine.

Summary

The Poison Information Specialist RN role manages poison exposures and answers poison and drug information questions through the Poison Center hotline.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Certification from the American Association Poison Control Center to be obtained within two testing periods.
• Experience: Experience with or the ability to learn Micromedex and Toxicall databases preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org