Manager-MS Poison Control Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the management and direction of the Mississippi Poison Control Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nurse practitioner, physician assistant program with national certification, or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• One year of post-graduate clinical experience.
• If Pharm D, licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure.
• Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure.
• Must be licensed prior to hire date.
• If NP or PA, Mississippi NP or PA license or eligible for Mississippi NP or PA license.
• Must obtain nurse practitioner certification from the Mississippi board of nursing prior to hire date, or licensure as a physician assistant in Mississippi and PANCE certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and judgement required, as well as a strong knowledge of medical diagnosis and toxicology.
• Excellent computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer minimum one-year of ICU or emergency medicine experience.
• Prefer certification by the American Board of Applied Toxicology or board prepared and eligible for the certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the educational and training needs of the assigned clinical area.
• Designs and implements continuing education and training programs for assigned staff.
• Collaborates with team members and external agencies or healthcare providers in the care of poisoned patients and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Performs, presents, and prepares case reviews and after-action reports for dissemination as needed.
• Manages nursing and ancillary personnel within the assigned area or unit by coaching, educating, consulting, training, and evaluating performance.
• Ensures personnel adhere to quality standards for patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Organizes and participates in public and professional education, awareness, and prevention activities.
• In collaboration with the medical and managing directors, develops assessment, treatment, transfer, and follow-up protocols for case management.
• Oversees implementation of protocols and ensures staff compliance and proper use.
• Plans, schedules, and organizes work within the assigned area or unit to ensure appropriate staffing, efficient use of personnel, and effective utilization of space and facilities.
• Actively engages in ongoing quality improvement and research initiatives to advance the delivery of clinical care and secures Poison Center funding through grant acquisition.
• Responds to incoming poison control calls from the general public and healthcare professionals.
• Assesses information, estimates potential risk, and determines whether referral to a healthcare facility is necessary.
• Provides healthcare facilities with guidance on medical risk and management using established protocols and computerized information resources.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree