Patient Care Pharmacist - Casual/PRN - Rotating

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Women's Hospital Address: 707 N. 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE Work Schedule: Required to work (1) shift per month. This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business.  Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. The role is to oversee and ensure the appropriate and safe utilization of medications for patients within the facility. The pharmacist must maintain competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients for whom they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, drug, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions. Pharmaceutical care provided by assessing patient demographics; reviewing patient medication histories; reviewing patient medication profiles; establishing desired outcomes; developing therapeutic care plans; determining alternatives for achieving outcomes; educating patients and or family on drug therapy; monitoring patient outcomes; and monitoring potential adverse, drug-drug, and drug-food interactions. Mastery of the use of Cerner pharmacy and hospital information system application is required. As well as proficiency with all technology associated with the medication management process to include but not limited to Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Automated TPN compounder, and Automated dispensing equipment such as packaging machines/carousels. Understanding and compliance with intravenous compounding policies and procedures is required. Responsible for adhering to policies, procedures, staffing, safety metrics and financial metrics. Education to healthcare professionals and patients is a requirement. Must maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding medications. The role is to oversee and ensure the appropriate and safe utilization of drugs of hospitalized or emergency department patients for the day/evening and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
Must be at least 18 years of age with no current drug or alcohol addition/convictions of any drug related misdemeanor or felony
Current active Pharmacy Licensure (PH) for work state required.
Maintain competency in pharmaceutical knowledge and skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to patient needs and departmental duties
Ability to supervise certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns in departmental tasks and duties
Ability to practice pharmacy with integrity towards coworkers and patients
Ability accept and respond constructively to feedback and criticism
Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role
Ability to make judgements in demanding situations
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, including reacting to frequent changes in duties and volume of work

Nice To Haves

Two years of health care pharmacy experience preferred.
American Heart Association Basic life support (BLS) certification preferred.
American Heart Association Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program and/or certification through a certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Services Review medication orders for appropriate dose, duration, frequency, dosage form, indication, allergy, interactions, and contraindications.
Ensure that medication regimen is consistent with all organizational medication use guidelines and policies, or other evidence-based guidelines in the absence of organizational guidelines, which includes (but is not limited to): antimicrobial use, intravenous to oral transition, renal dosing, anticoagulation, and pharmacokinetics/serum drug concentration protocols.
Adjusts medication regimen based on approved protocols and/or consultation with interdisciplinary team.onitor medication therapy for potential or actual drug interactions (e.g. drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-allergy, food-drug, or contraindications) and outcomes.
Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within decentralized patient care areas to provide patient-centered care
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care roundsand oversees pharmacy resident and student participation in patient care rounds when applicable.
Performs and/or reviews medication histories , comparing prescriber’s orders to the patients active medication list(s), and works with prescribers to make changes as necessary
Document activities related to medication reconciliation in medical record across patient’s transition of care (including but not limited to: admission, transfer, and discharge)
Complete discharge medication review facilitate the discharge process, including discharge prescriptions, and/or provide discharge education per department procedures or upon request by patient or health care provider.
Ensure compliance with health system inpatient drug formulary
Completes medication profile review when staffing clinical area, reviewing the following factors as appropriate: Age, sex, health, weight, renal & hepatic function, or other physiological parameters Pregnancy and lactation status Appropriateness of the dose, route, rate, timing & frequency of administration, and indication Review for therapeutic duplication Available laboratory values and microbiology results Appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy (including anticipated/planned stop dates) Potential drug interactions and contraindications
Coordination of Distribution Systems Coordinate and participate in the preparation and distribution of medications, including communication of pending issues/transactions with team members and other health care professionals
Coordinate drug delivery and documentation as appropriate.
Complete and pass competencies associated with sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous drug compounding management, as assigned based on area of work
Understand safety precautions, including hazardous materials handling and proper precautions against blood borne pathogens, as it relates to area of practice
Monitor that the medication use system is providing the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time with the right outcomes.
Serve as a liaison for inpatient patient information for outlying patient needs (retail pharmacies, home health, physician clinics, etc.)
Quality Improvement Identify and report adverse drug events (adverse drug reactions and medication errors) in the organizational reporting system
Assure compliance with health system, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures
Monitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy as well as standards and regulations for other regulatory agencies
Participate in departmental and hospital committees as assigned
Training, Education, and Community Service Provide direct supervision of certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacist interns, and pharmacy students and assist with their education, training, and development
Provide drug information/education to health care providers and patients upon request and as per department procedures
Provide in-services and lectures to health care team members as assigned
Precept and evaluate pharmacy residents and PharmD students on residency/clerkship rotations
Provide drug information and disease prevention programs to consumer and patient groups as needed
Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, and Employee Standards of Behavior Complete required departmental education/competency modules (Age Friendly, etc.).
Other duties as assigned