Critical Care Pharmacist, Emergency Department, Nights, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center is seeking a skilled Critical Care Pharmacist for a full-time night shift position at Baptist Downtown in Jacksonville, Florida. The role includes verifying medication orders for critically ill patients and requires clinical experience in pharmacy.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science degree and licensure as a Pharmacist in Florida, along with ACLS and BLS certifications. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacist in an inpatient clinical environment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a pharmacist license in Florida.
• Completed PGY1 residency and Emergency Department / Intensive Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for critically ill patients.
• Review and optimize medication orders for safety and effectiveness.
• Participate in emergency responses including code blue and trauma cases.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for treatment plans.
• Monitor therapy responses and recommend medication adjustments.
• Educate pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.
• Manage controlled substances and medication inventory.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Medication order verification

Pharmacokinetic monitoring

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Emergency response participation

Education

Bachelor of Science

Registered Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

About Baptist Health: Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We're Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Job Summary

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking for an experienced Critical Care Pharmacist to join our team at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity working in Critical Care units. This is a 7-on/7-off shift, working 8:30 pm - 7:00 am. This Pharmacist will be verifying orders for the adult ED and four adult ICUs. This Pharmacist will have the autonomy to work independently within a small team. This candidate must have experience in an inpatient, clinical environment as a Pharmacist. A completed PGY1 residency and Emergency Department / Intensive Care experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for critically ill and emergency department patients during overnight hours.
• Review, verify, and optimize medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
• Participate in emergency response situations, including code blue, rapid response, trauma, stroke, and sepsis activations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust patient-specific treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and recommend medication adjustments based on clinical status, laboratory values, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing recommendations for medications such as antimicrobials, anticoagulants, and critical care infusions.
• Serve as a resource and educator for pharmacy staff, nursing personnel, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance management and medication inventory practices during overnight operations.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Education & Credential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Required
• Registered Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensed Pharmacist - DOH
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

This candidate must have or have the ability to obtain a pharmacist license in the State of Florida.

This Pharmacist position will be located at Baptist Downtown. If you are interested in this full-time, night shift opportunity, please apply now or reach out directly to [e-mail].

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building