NICU Clinical Pharmacist

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 88,386 - 114,905; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a NICU Clinical Pharmacist in Las Vegas, NV. This role involves ensuring safe and effective medication use for neonatal patients, participation in interdisciplinary care teams, and responding to emergencies.

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy and have experience in acute care settings. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching, education support, and more.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• One year of acute care hospital Level II NICU experience required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate prescribed therapies for optimal drug use.
• Participate in daily rounds and drive quality initiatives.
• Respond to neonatal emergencies and ensure accurate medication preparation.

Skills

Patient-centered pharmaceutical care

Medication safety

Collaboration with medical teams

Education and precepting

Acute care hospital experience

Education

Bachelor of Science or Doctorate in Pharmacy

PGY Residency training

Job description

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Hourly Wage Estimate: $64.16 - $83.41 / hour

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Job Summary and Qualifications

As a NICU Clinical Pharmacist, your work plays an important role in the care of patients and healthcare providers by assuring the safe and effective use of medications as needed. The NICU Clinical Pharmacist monitors and evaluates prescribed therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence‑based practices to reduce risks of drug misadventures. In this role, you will be embedded directly within the NICU to provide comprehensive, patient‑centered pharmaceutical care to our neonatal patients. You will serve as the primary medication expert on the interdisciplinary care team, participating in daily rounds, driving quality initiatives, and championing medication safety. You will respond to neonatal emergencies and rapid response calls, ensuring timely and accurate medication preparation and dosing. You will collaborate with the medical and nursing teams to play a critical role in the development, review, and update of clinical pathways, protocols, and smart pump drug libraries. You will provide interdisciplinary education as well as have the opportunity to precept pharmacy students through Roseman University and other Pharmacy Schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctorate in Pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy
• One year of acute care hospital Level II NICU experience required.
• Level III NICU experience preferred.
• PGY Residency training is preferred.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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About Southern Hills Hospital

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is a 260+ bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, a Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB‑GYN, Level III NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease‑specific areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.