Clinical Pharmacist, Neuro ICU - FT - Morristown Medical Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Neurocritical Care Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapeutic support for patients in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit and Neurovascular Stepdown Unit. In addition to being an integral member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, this individual will participate in numerous Committees and serve as a preceptor in the Atlantic Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to neurologically injured patients in the Neuro Intensive Care and Neurovascular Stepdown Units. Review and recommend optimal, evidence‑based medication therapy; provide pharmacokinetic consultations as required; document any changes in patient and pharmacy records and inform others of medication changes; prevent, detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors; participate in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies; promote the use of the formulary by converting non‑formulary orders to formulary when possible. Serve as the primary pharmacy participant in MMC's Stroke Committee and participate in other site‑based and system‑wide multidisciplinary committees whose charges impact neurologically injured patients. Proactively identify, design, and implement process improvement initiatives relevant to neurocritical care and pharmacy services at both the hospital and health system level. Conduct medication use evaluations and research projects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals with the goal of publication and/or presentation at local and/or national meetings. Augment the education of healthcare and non‑healthcare team members on treatments related to critically ill, neurologically injured patients. Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy with PharmD degree required. Completion of a PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in Critical Care preferred. Board certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred. Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required. 1‑year experience in a hospital practice setting. Experience in research activities also preferred. Benefits Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. General summary of benefits (role specific enhancements may vary). Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On‑Site Childcare Well‑Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

EEO STATEMENT

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