clin spec ccu, pharm - Chicago, United States - Sinai Chicago

Description

Clinical Specialist, Critical Care - ICU The Clinical Specialist, Critical Care is responsible for providing and coordinating pharmaceutical care services in the Intensive Care Unit at Holy Cross Hospital


Clinical Specialist responsibilities encompass:

• Medication Order Management o Reviews medication orders for completeness and appropriateness, including indication, patient-specific attributes that warrant individualization of therapy (or avoidance of therapy entirely) and drug / food interactions o Reviews medical record for patient response, occurrence of adverse events, and omission of therapies o Conducts medication histories and medication reconciliation when needed o Executes departmental protocols, clinical and operational. Effectively utilizes guidelines and procedures to optimally impact patient care o Documents medication interventions
• Provision of Decentralized Pharmaceutical Care o Units: ICU (20 beds total) o Serves as a medication expert to unit staff. Intervenes before or at the time of ordering of medications o Attends daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds, and other physician rounds as needed o Responds to CODE BLUEs, Rapid Responses, and other calls requiring medical assistance in the hospital
• Works collaboratively with other Sinai Health System Critical Care Specialists in system-wide programs and initiatives
• Contributes to pharmacy quality and medication safety initiatives: reporting of ADRs, medication errors and other issues/concerns
• Oversees workflow, complies with protocols/policies & procedures/guidelines and works collaboratively with both pharmacy and hospital staff to optimally meet the medication needs of the patient
• Serves as a resource for physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and patients regarding medication therapy
• Professional development for the Pharmacist team within Sinai Health System Further opportunities include:
• Precept IPPE & APPE students
• Precept future Sinai Health System PGY1 & PGY2 Residents Pharmacy Department - Holy Cross Hospital The inpatient pharmacy provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Holy Cross Hospital, a member of Sinai Health System. With a focus on comprehensive medication safety provisions and clinical pharmacy initiatives in Sinai Health System, the inpatient pharmacy is undergoing an extensive practice model change with a focus on innovative practice and significant automation throughout the medication management system. There are significant teaching opportunities within the department; we precept IPPE & APPE students from several colleges of pharmacy. Sinai Health System Sinai Health System provides an integrated care delivery model across four hospitals and several Sinai Medical Group clinics throughout Chicago and the near west suburbs.
• Holy Cross Hospital is a 274 bed community safety-net hospital with specialty services including a Primary Stroke Center. The Emergency Department at Holy Cross remains very busy, receiving the second highest number of ambulance runs in the city of Chicago.
• Mount Sinai Hospital is a 319 bed Level I trauma teaching hospital with specialty services including Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care Center, Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Orthopedics, Diabetes and Geriatrics. The Emergency Department at Mount Sinai receives almost 60,000 patient visits each year.
• Sinai Children's Hospital is a 74 bed facility & is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Pediatric Intensive Care unit. Sinai Children's Hospital is located at Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a 102 bed facility with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for adults and children

Shifts/Hours Rotation:

• Decentralized

Approximate:
M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Qualifications:

• PharmD Degree with 2-5+ years Critical Care experience
• PGY1 Residency-training required (or equivalent experience)
• PGY2 Critical Care training preferred
• BCPS preferred
• ACLS and PALS preferred
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Illinois
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills JOB CODE 8944