Registered Nurse Specialist in Poison Information

Every call to the Blue Ridge Poison Center has the potential to change the course of a patient's outcome. As a Registered Nurse Specialist in Poison Information, you'll bring advanced clinical expertise to a highly specialized environment where critical thinking, rapid assessment, and evidence-based decision making directly impact patients, families, first responders, and healthcare professionals across Virginia.

Join a growing team of toxicology experts supporting one of the region's most important public health resources. This role offers experienced nurses the opportunity to move beyond traditional bedside care while remaining deeply engaged in complex clinical practice, collaborating with toxicology physicians, fellows, pharmacists, and healthcare teams throughout the Commonwealth.

As a Registered Nurse Specialist in Poison Information, you will serve as a frontline clinical expert providing real-time guidance for poison exposures, overdoses, toxic ingestions, and environmental exposures. Working within a fast-paced specialty call center, you will assess complex clinical situations, prioritize urgent cases, and deliver evidence-based recommendations that influence care decisions across a broad healthcare network.

An average day may include:

This role is ideal for experienced nurses who enjoy high-acuity clinical decision making, thrive in dynamic environments, and are energized by intellectually challenging work. Nurses with Emergency Department or Critical Care experience often find the transition especially rewarding because it allows them to continue leveraging advanced assessment skills while exploring a highly specialized clinical niche. 

The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours) with rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday coverage. The position is primarily onsite within the Blue Ridge Poison Center during onboarding and training, providing opportunities to build strong relationships with a close-knit interdisciplinary team.

At UVA Health, you'll join an academic health system recognized for advancing patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and professional development. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing service that has expanded its reach and impact across Virginia, supporting communities from Northern Virginia through Southwest Virginia.

What makes this opportunity distinctive:

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

The Blue Ridge Poison Center offers a unique environment where nurses support one another, share specialized expertise, and work together to deliver exceptional care and consultation when patients and providers need it most. For seasoned clinicians seeking a fresh challenge while remaining clinically engaged, this role offers a compelling next chapter.

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that combines the amenities of a vibrant university community with the charm and accessibility of a smaller city. Residents enjoy award-winning restaurants, local wineries, outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. With excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to both Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Charlottesville provides an outstanding balance of career opportunity and personal well-being. Healthcare professionals are drawn to the area's strong sense of community, beautiful natural surroundings, and the ability to enjoy an active lifestyle while building a meaningful career at UVA Health.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN required within 5 years of hire

Experience: 3 years of clinical bedside nursing experience

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Health Care Provider BLS certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.