Nurse Consultant
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Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ohio - Columbus, OH
Full Time
Nurse
Description
NURSE CONSULTANT
WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both the Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies nationwide. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members
OVERVIEW
The Nurse Consultant position is an external position for Polaris Pharmacy Services with the function of providing services to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Job Description
Serve as Liaison between the pharmacy and long-term care facility
Identify areas deficient in drug availability, drug storage, and distribution
Conduct quality assurance audits prior to survey window to ensure the facility is compliant with the applicable federal and state requirements as it relates to pharmacy services
Provide applicable educational programs required in assisting the facility in attaining and maintaining compliance
Train the trainer in-service for Medication Administration Program
Assist with new facility start-up implementation
Provide reports to the Director of Nursing, Quality Assurance Program.
Assist with interim facility/community reviews and focused audits including controlled substance reconciliation upon request from the Consultant on matters related to pharmacy issues or pharmacy requests.
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
Qualifications
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an Accredited School for Registered Nursing.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse
Long-term care facility clinical experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must have good communication, speaking and writing skills
Must be willing to travel, including overnight
Must demonstrate good time management skills including good planning and adherence to a schedule
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role
HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY
Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.
Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.
BENEFITS for Full-time Employees
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
Career growth potential
Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
Employee referral bonus program