What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE CONSULTANT position at PharMerica?
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
With hands-on support tailored to our customer’s needs, our Nurse Consultants act as an extension of our customer’s teams, providing quality assurance oversight and assistance that can help increase safety, lower risks, and improve the quality of life for our customer’s patients and residents.
We offer value-added services, including, but not limited to:
- Quality Review & Survey Support
- Medication Administration Record (MAR) to Cart and MAR to cart to order Audits
- Medication Pass Observation
- Medication Observation for Self-Administering residents
- Medication Storage Room Audit
Delivering our NCS services with exceptional customer service is an expectation and an integral part of what we do everyday.
Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression.
Join a team of passionate and caring clinicians who make a difference in people’s lives. Our nursing group focuses on compassion and meeting the needs of our clients in a variety of settings such as Pharmacy, Home Health, Hospice, Residential and Private Duty
- Active LPN Licensure in the state of employment or National Pharmacy Technician Licensure
- This position requires 75% travel
PERKS of this Nurse Consultant Opportunity:
- Benefits start 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment: Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Paid-time off
- 6 Paid Company Holidays
- DailyPay
- Competitive pay/Shift differential
- Company paid STD and LTD
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
Responsibilities
- Reviews nursing home medication pass process and provides feedback
- Performs Mar-Med Card audits, Med Records audits, Med Cart Audits, Med Room Audits, and 3-way audits in assigned facilities
- Performs new business start-up implementations when necessary
- Performs mock surveys
- Understands customer issues and challenges; quickly and effectively provides a plan for resolution
- Acts as a performance improvement resource for the pharmacy.
- Develops and maintains relationships with professional organizations and national/state agencies to enhance knowledge base relative to pharmaceutical therapies and education
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience:
- Required: Licensed Nurse (LVN/LPN) or National Certified Pharmacy Technician with minimum of 1 year of experience in LTC Pharmacy or Long-Term Care facility
- Desired: Licensed Nurse (LVN/LPN) or National Certified Pharmacy Technician with 2 years of experience in LTC Pharmacy
Work Experience:
- Required: 1-year experience practicing in an LTC nursing facility or pharmacy
- Desired: Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred
Skills/Knowledge:
- Desired: Knowledge of industry related federal/state regulations preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Required: Active LPN Licensure in the state of employment or National Pharmacy Technician Licensure
Behavior Competencies:
- Required: Intermediate computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office products
Position requires 75% travel
About our Line of Business
PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.