Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care

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Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care, 7on / 7off - Nights

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

T97505

Shift

Nights

Schedule

9:00am-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

*This role is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000 and up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement* 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

This Clinical Pharmacist will coordinate and provide decentralized pharmaceutical care primarily for our critically ill patients while working alongside our night shift team of pharmacists and technicians to support the overnight pharmacy operations for our main campus.

Caregivers in this role will primarily work to support designated critical care areas overnight while also being able to support our central operations and emergency/stroke response. Additional opportunities to rotate and cover the Emergency Department further enhance professional growth and clinical experience. 

Caregivers work a 7-on/7-off Night Shift schedule from Monday night through the following Monday morning.  

Eligibility for incentive pay will be determined based on the actual number of hours worked per pay period. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services for critically ill patients.
• Verify medication orders and provide operational support for ICU patients.
• Review high risk medications and make recommendations associated with pharmacy consult services (i.e. vancomycin dosing, dose optimization).
• Be part of the emergency response support and stroke alerts for patients.

• Serve as a drug information resource for a highly acute patient population.

• Participate in medication safety and quality initiatives to improve patient care and meet departmental objectives.

• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire 
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1) or equivalent experience OR 
• Two years of relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience in an inpatient or acute / critical care setting 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR  
• 3-4 years of direct critical care experience 

Physical Requirements: 

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting. 
• Must have normal or corrected vision. 
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.