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Poison Center - Nurse
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 31, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a nurse at a poison center, where you'll assess and advise people over the phone about potential poisonings, giving quick guidance to doctors and the public to ensure safe outcomes.
It's a full-time role at the University of South Carolina focused on handling urgent calls with calm expertise.
A good fit would be an experienced nurse who stays cool under pressure and communicates clearly, especially those with background in emergency or critical care.
Key Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license or equivalent nursing qualification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for telephone consultations
- Ability to explain medical information to healthcare professionals and the public during crises
- Knowledge of basic data entry and documentation
- Capability to make immediate, accurate professional decisions
- Preferred: Recent experience in emergency room or critical care
Full Job Description
Department: COP South Carolina Poison Center
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range:
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The Poison Center Nurse for the South Carolina Poison Center provides professional nursing assessment, triage, consultation, and follow-up services to healthcare professionals and the public regarding poison exposures and drug information. Under general supervision, this position applies established toxicology protocols and nursing judgment to assess exposure risk, provide care recommendations, and support appropriate patient outcomes. The primary goal of the position is to deliver accurate, timely, and evidence-based poison management guidance that supports patient safety and public health.
Required Education and Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and to the public over the telephone under crisis circumstances is essential.
• Knowledge of basic data entry and documentation necessary.
• Capable of making immediate and accurate professional decisions in providing information and consultations.
Job Close Date
03/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 30, 2026.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6927827
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Qualifications
• Recent emergency room or critical care experience preferred.
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