NICU Pharmacist
Clinical Advanced Pharmacist NICU - Tallahassee, FL (743058)
Position Overview:
The Hospital is seeking a skilled and experienced Clinical Advanced Pharmacist specializing in NICU to join our dedicated healthcare team. As a 288-bed acute care hospital, we are fully accredited and committed to providing advanced healthcare services with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. The NICU Pharmacist will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective medication utilization for our neonatal patients. If you have a passion for critical care and possess expertise in pediatric and NICU settings, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will focus on critical care and coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy programs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing medication orders and ensuring the appropriateness of drugs ordered, dosage, route, and interactions.
- Adjusting medication dosage/schedule as appropriate for patient condition following policy guidelines.
- Safely dispensing medications to patients in accordance with age-specific guidelines.
- Preparing sterile IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797 standards.
- Evaluating and analyzing clinical data, medication use, and developing drug class monographs to support clinical toolkit development.
- Overseeing pharmacy distribution activities, including order receipt, product storage, controlled substance processes, and dispensing.
- Monitoring narcotic transactions and reconciling the quantity/type of narcotics leaving the pharmacy.
- Assisting with physician consults and providing timely retrieval of reliable drug information.
- Contributing to a culture of patient-centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.
- Communicating and interacting with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team in a caring, empathetic, and courteous manner.
Qualifications:
- Education: BS or Pharm D Degree from a college accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education
- License/Certifications: Current Florida Pharmacist License or License eligible. Board certified
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of acute care experience as a Pharmacist, with experience in pediatrics/NICU or residency training
Shift and Benefits:
You'll enjoy a mixed shift with rotation every other weekend, providing you with work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary range starting from $56.55 per hour for 1 year of experience, up to $68.69 per hour for 17 years of experience. Additionally, we offer a sign-on bonus of $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services with compassion and excellence. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!