Nurse Consultant

Overview

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.

• 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

• Performs and/or oversees the completion of all routine tasks, including but not limited to:
• Medication pass audits and compare to medical chart (paper or electronic) for accountability and accuracy
• Medication cart audits
• Medication room audits
• Provide education/in-services
• Read and respond to email timely
• Compile reports and submit to facility staff and pharmacy staff
• 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.