Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Critical Care

Position Highlights:

• Position: Pharmacist Specialist, Critical Care

• Hourly Pay Range: $60.24 - 95.29

• The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Location: Elmhurst Hospital

• Full Time

• Hours: 7a to 3:30p M-F

What you will need:

• Education (Required):

  • Clinical residency with a minimum of 2 years of clinical pharmacy practice experience required, (or)

  • Pharm D. from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (Preferred)

• Required License/Certification:

  • Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License

  • Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross within six weeks of hire into position.

  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or within 90 days of hire into position.

• Experience:

  • Minimum five years of clinical pharmacy practice experience

General Summary:

Responsible for the coordination of clinical pharmacy services in the intensive care units (ICU) to ensure optimal care outcomes. Assists in the development of pharmacy protocols and clinical workflows, as it relates to the ICU and facilitates staff education and development with regard to these protocols and workflows, to ensure competency. Works directly with pharmacy, nursing and physician leaders to develop and maintain guidelines, policies, and protocols, as applicable. Participates in education of nurses, physicians and other ancillary staff in the ICU. Provides support to the staffing pharmacists in the ICUs. Contributes to the direct care of ICU patients as appropriate. Coordinates care with inpatient pharmacists to ensure a cohesive transition of care for patients on transfer in or out of the units. Follows established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities. Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies.

Benefits (full-time or part-time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking at designated locations

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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