Critical Care Director jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Critical Care Director directs the staff and programs of the critical care unit. Develops and introduces approved standards and guidelines for critical care services and programs. Being a Critical Care Director ensures quality care to patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Critical Care Director typically reports to top management. The Critical Care Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Critical Care Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Critical Care - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
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The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for Critical Care. This full-time clinical pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adult patients in critical care areas/units including but not limited to the: Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care, and the Burn Intensive Care. Additionally, the clinical pharmacist may be trained to the intermediate care/step-down units to assist with coverage as needed. The position will have rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Clinical pharmacists at UIHC are involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, therapeutic drug monitoring, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners. In addition to all members of the pharmacy team, they collaborate daily with other healthcare providers including, but not limited to, licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, and social workers and care coordinators.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
- Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
- Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients
- Communicate with prescribers on patient medication needs
- Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions on patients
- Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals
- Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in medical record when needed
- Complete medication histories on all patients and reconcile home medications against the admission medications
- Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services
- Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit(s)
- Identify high-risk medication therapy by defined admission criteria and review as appropriate
- Complete required competency exams as required by department
Documents Patient Care Activities Performed
- Document medication error information into standard reporting system
- Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions on all patients
- Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed
- Review and ensure correct medication histories are entered into the medical record
- Provide and document medication counseling to patients for targeted populations
- Document therapeutic drug monitoring assessments and recommendations
Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions
- Perform medication history and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders
- Discuss drug allergy history
- Conduct patient teaching classes (where appropriate)
- Assist with discharge medication reconciliation and pending for targeted populations
- For targeted high-risk populations, provide medication counseling at discharge
Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives
- Coordinate medication orders written during assigned hours of duty
- Follow-up on medication system problems
- Carry out, thorough interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and DUE initiatives
- Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives
- Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required
- Coordinate discharge planning activities
Provides Educational Services
University of Iowa Health Care is a teaching institution; therefore, the clinical pharmacist is responsible for the education of students, residents, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about drugs and their appropriate use. The clinical pharmacist shall serve as a role model for staff and students. The educational process crosses professional boundaries, as the clinical pharmacist interacts with and serves as an informational resource for other members of the health care team. The clinical pharmacist takes great care to instruct all patients about the need for and appropriate use of prescribed medications. Examples of educational services may include:
- Serving as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
- Presenting in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other colleagues on the healthcare team
- Presenting at and/or participating in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC or UI departments, and state and national organizations
- Conducting educational classes for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
- Conducting patient education classes about the proper use of medications
- Serving as mentor and role model for other pharmacist practitioners within the department
Education Requirements:
- Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Experience Requirements:
- One (1) year of applicable inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
- Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS and ACLS certifications
- Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in pharmacy
- Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Critical Care or another specialized area
- At least 6 months of clinical experience providing pharmaceutical care to patients in critical care areas
- Board certification in Critical Care, Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Jenna Lueth at jenna-lueth@uiowa.eduAdditional InformationCompensationContact Information - 6 Days Ago
- Critical Care - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for Critical Care. This full-time clinical pharmacist is responsible for all aspects o...
- 6 Days Ago
- UnityPoint Health
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Rapids, IA
FULL_TIME
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Rapids, IA
FULL_TIME
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- Raytheon Technologies
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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- University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA
- The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeing a full-time Pharmacy Manager to join the...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Raytheon Technologies
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- Date Posted: 2024-04-09 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Ra...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Raytheon Technologies
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- The University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA
- The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is seeking a 60% (24 hours per week) Weekend Option PICU Nurse P...
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- The University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA
- The Senior Accountant and Operational Support Specialist provides financial and operational support to the College of Ed...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Raytheon Technologies
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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- KinderCare Education
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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