Nurse Consultant

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is looking for a dedicated Licensed Nurse (LVN/LPN) or National Certified Pharmacy Technician to join their nursing group. In this role, you will review the medication pass process, conduct various audits, and act as a performance improvement resource. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in long-term care environments and be willing to travel 75% of the time. The ideal applicant will also have intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse (LVN/LPN) or National Certified Pharmacy Technician with minimum of 1 year of experience in LTC Pharmacy.
• 2+ years of experience in LTC Pharmacy desired.
• 1-year experience practicing in an LTC nursing facility or pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews nursing home medication pass process and provides feedback.
• Performs various audits and mock surveys at assigned facilities.
• Acts as a performance improvement resource for the pharmacy.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Knowledge of industry related federal/state regulations

Education

Licensed Nurse (LVN/LPN) or National Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

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. If your passion is outstanding patient care coupled with a desire to help others live their best life, then come work for us.

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