The Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship services. Responsibilities include designing and integrating performance improvement initiatives to ensure the proper use of antimicrobials, establishing performance indicators, and tracking stewardship related metrics. As a subject matter expert in infectious diseases, this role will provide guidance on appropriate antimicrobial therapy, de-escalation opportunities, and dose optimization. This role delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. They coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist participates in clinical programs and initiatives >90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist has received specialized training in their dedicated area of practice and ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy in their respective practice area. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will act in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist maintains established departmental policies and procedures while promoting department objectives.