Pediatric Critical Care Pharmacist Specialist

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Pharmacist for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations, assess drug interactions and dosages, and optimize guideline-directed therapies for critically ill children while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.

The role includes leading interdisciplinary rounds, educating residents and students, and supervising medication use in the PICU, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred) from ACPE accredited college.
• Active Florida Pharmacist license and BLS through AHA.
• At least two years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited pediatrics residency or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve cost savings and support formulary management.
• Participate in clinical pharmacy programs and serve as consultant.
• Attend daily rounds and hospital committees.
• Educate students and residents in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
• Document quality activities to meet standards.
• Provide drug information to staff and clinicians.

Skills

Pediatric pharmacotherapy

Clinical hospital pharmacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Medication safety

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

ACPE-accredited program

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Pharmacist for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations, assess drug interactions and dosages, and optimize guideline-directed therapies for critically ill children while ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.

The role includes leading interdisciplinary rounds, educating residents and students, and supervising medication use in the PICU, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.