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

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for Critical Care, nights (7 on/7 off). You will coordinate decentralized pharmaceutical care for critically ill patients and support ICU operations with the night team.

Requirements include a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, current or eligible license, and PGY1 or equivalent ICU experience; two years inpatient critical care experience preferred. Sign‑on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation up to $5,000 are available.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist or eligible for reciprocity within 90 days of hire.
• PGY1 residency or equivalent experience; inpatient/critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide decentralized pharmaceutical care for critically ill patients overnight.
• Verify medication orders and support ICU patients.
• Review high-risk medications and advise on pharmacy consults (e.g. vancomycin dosing).
• Be part of emergency response support and stroke alerts for patients.

Skills

PGY1 residency

Inpatient/critical care experience

Licensure eligibility

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Active license or 90 days’ eligibility

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

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 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.

• 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.

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