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Job Description

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.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of Senior Care Pharmacy.

• Report to Management immediately all instances of misappropriation/handling of company resources.

• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for:

o Maintaining confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data.

o Safety and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

o Compliance with all regulatory requirements

o Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment, and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

• Support and participate in common teamwork:

o Cooperate and work together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

o Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

o Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

o Promote positive public relations with residents and family members.

o Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Provide great customer service to internal and external customers:

o Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.

o Support Senior Care Pharmacy in a friendly, courteous, and cooperative manner.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Privacy and Security.

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.

Requirements

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.