Nurse Consultant

GENERAL PURPOSE

To perform and/or oversee the successful and timely completion of nurse consultant duties for a set of facilities as defined by the Director of Consulting Services. Promote an environment that provides optimal efficiencies and superior quality of consultant services for Senior Care Pharmacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Completed education and is licensed as an LPN or RN in the state in which the pharmacy is located

· Long term care, assisted living, or institutional nursing experience preferred

· Knowledge of state and federal regulations that govern long-term care, assisted living, or institutional environment

· Strong organization skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

· Strong analytical skills: ability to quickly identify problems and find effective solutions

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment

· Basic computer skills preferred, experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

· Ability to make independent decisions.

· Ability to understand and interpret regulatory information

· Must be independent and able to travel alone

· Must be able to work extended hours

· Ability to work and produce results under pressure

· Ability to effectively and harmoniously interact with facility, management and other employees at all levels; promotes teamwork and professionalism

· Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

· Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

· Must be capable of performing the ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS and PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL JOB FUNCTIONS as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Performs and/or oversees the completion of all routine and tasks, including but not limited to:

o Medication pass audits and compare to medical chart (paper or electronic) for accountability and accuracy

o Medication cart audits

o Medication room audits

o Provide education/in-services

o Read and respond to email timely

o Compile reports and submit to facility staff and pharmacy staff

o Answer/return phone calls in a timely manner

· Ability to audit medication pass for accuracy, technique, and infection control in preparation for surveying agencies.

· Ability to conduct medication room audits for expired medication, organization, cleanliness, and other components that pertain to regulatory compliance

· Ability to conduct medication cart audits for expired meds, organization, cleanliness, and other components that pertain to regulatory compliance.

· Ability to utilize electronic charting systems as it pertains to carrying out these tasks.

· Reviews, analyzes and interprets data to monitor progress toward established goals; identifies deterrents to success and implements improvements as necessary to enhance efficiencies and results; facilitates effective problem resolution and development of Senior Care Pharmacies goals and objectives as well as those of our customers.

· Accepts ownership and accountability for the successful completion of assigned functions and achievement of goals.

· Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations.

· Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and/or required by Supervisor, Director, or any other corporate or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and/or in writing or as dictated.

· Provides training to other staff that is necessary for successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations, and facilitates cross-functional awareness and proficiencies.