Job Title: Registered Nurse for Telemetry
Job Type: 13 weeks contract
Shift: 1pm to 10:30pm Evening
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Pay rate: $75-$80/hr
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacist, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and medication safety. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care within a fast-paced hospital environment, ensuring optimal medication therapy management for diverse patient populations. Your clinical knowledge and compassionate approach will support multidisciplinary teams in delivering exceptional patient service, especially in critical care settings such as ICU, PICU, and trauma centers. This position offers an engaging opportunity to utilize your specialized skills in managed care, acute pain management, and emergency response to improve health outcomes across our community.
Duties
- Dispense medications accurately while adhering to hospital protocols and ensuring proper medication administration.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate pharmacotherapy plans, including IV infusion and aseptic techniques.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy, especially in complex cases like trauma, pediatrics, and critical care.
- Manage medication inventories efficiently, including controlled substances and specialty drugs for ICU, PICU, and emergency room settings.
- Provide expert consultation on physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and pharmacology to support clinical decision-making.
- Educate patients and staff on medication use, potential side effects, pain management strategies, and safety precautions.
- Participate in hospital committees focused on pharmacy practice standards, medication safety initiatives, and managed care programs.
Qualifications
- Valid pharmacist license with current registration in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Extensive hospital experience with a focus on ICU or Level I Trauma Center environments preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience in acute care settings such as emergency rooms or critical care units.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and aseptic techniques essential for high-quality patient care.
- Proven ability to manage complex medication regimens including IV infusions and pain management protocols.
- Experience with managed care systems and post-residency training in pharmacy practice is highly desirable.
- Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to patient assessment and education. This role is an excellent fit for pharmacists eager to apply their specialized knowledge in a vibrant hospital setting dedicated to excellence in patient care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and collaborative team environments that value your expertise.
Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Pharmacist: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
