For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work 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.

"Relocation Assistance Available to Eligible Candidates"

MaineHealth at 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.

This is a 40-hour per week position 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.

Position Summary

• Manages poison exposures and answers poison and drug information questions through the Poison Center hotline. Assists with poison related education of health care professional, the lay public and Poison Information Providers (PIP). Contributes to assigned projects, which may include grants, contracts, outreach, data organizing and reporting, quality assurance and research. Prepares for and passes American Association Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Certification Exam within two testing periods.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
• License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License. 
• Experience: Previous experience with or ability to learn to use the Micromedex, and the Toxicall, Databases.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word.
• Ability to formulate patient management plans for poisoned patients utilizing computer and text resources, and to interpret locate and interpret primary medical literature.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to successfully communicate with individuals of multiple cultural and educational backgrounds.