Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
GA MedGroup
Acworth, GA

RN Consultant Nurse for Pharmacy Services

Join us at Eldercare Pharmacy - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities * Inspects nursing stations and medication carts in accordance with consultant guidelines. * Makes rounds and provides medication observations to nurses and nursing supervisors to enhance patient outcomes; evaluates and make recommendations regarding the quality of care. * Plans and coordinates Pharmacy training programs in support of nursing centers, including formal or informal patient and family education, IV infusion therapy, Proxy Caregiver training, CMA training, and BLS. * Collaborates with nursing staff and prescribers regarding the administration of patient medications and IV access; assists nursing centers with infusion therapy when needed; may assess patient needs for IV access and/or recommend access devices and products. * Monitors, collects, and analyzes data to identify medication related opportunities for quality improvement to ensure State and Federal requirements are met including standards for TJC accreditation. * Maintains current knowledge of medications and IV access through continuing education and professional organizations and by keeping current of new products and services. * Communicates regularly with the Manager of Clinical Services, Consultant Pharmacists, Dispensing Pharmacists, nursing center staff, and others to discuss customer satisfaction and potential service enhancements. * Collaborates with the consultant pharmacist to assist the center in identifying, evaluating, and addressing pharmacy-related concerns and issues that affect patient care, medical care, quality of life, and/or regulatory compliance. * Collaborates with the consultant pharmacist to ensure centers remain compliant and aligned with state and federal regulations as it relates to pharmaceutical services. * Collaborates in the development of IV policies and procedures. * Participates in center quality improvement and drug safety initiatives, as needed. * Assists in the education and adoption of pharmacy programs and service offerings. * Travel overnight as needed. * Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. * Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. * Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace