Pharmacist, PRN Acute

Schedule: 

PRN - rotate weekends, various shifts

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How you'll contribute

A Pharmacist PRN who excels in this role:

• Developing and coordinating clinical pharmacy services including antibiotic management, renal dosing program, pharmacokinetic monitoring, IV to PO conversions, etc. 

• Educating staff Pharmacists in provision of clinical services, monitoring quality of clinical services and serving as a resource for Pharmacy Staff, Nursing Staff and Medical Staff.

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry. Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

·         Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current NC Pharmacy licensure or must be completed within 90 days of hire by either examination or reciprocity required and possess a bachelor's degree Ph. D./M.D./D.D.S. or Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred from accredited College/University. 

Minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Additional requirements include: 

·         Basic Life Support certification (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.

·         Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel & Outlook, Meditech preferred.

·         Critical thinking skills

·         Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

·         Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County. Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs.

EEOC Statement

""Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.""