LifePoint Health Hiring for Director, Pharmacy at Elko, Nevada Full Time

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital – Director of Pharmacy

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada. We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County, Nevada. Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada. Here you’ll find year-round access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes. The city’s economy is heavy with gold mining, ranching, tourism, and casinos. The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada is located approx. six hours away. With us is where you want to be.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a full time Director of Pharmacy. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a team of professionals in a place where people want to work together to deliver compassionate, high quality patient care to help create an excellent workplace for our employees you will want to check out this opportunity.

The successful incumbent will have the ability to assess a variety of complex situation and determine the most effective means to resolve situations. Leadership skills in decision making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal relations are involved in the daily contracts of working with department directors, physicians, staff, visitors, and vendors. Is responsible to set the climate for cooperation between co-workers and shifts for a smooth-running operation. Requires judgment/action that could impact the patient’s outcome.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Only after NV licensure is obtained (designee holds the following responsibilities until Director obtains licensure) Acts as the “Managing Pharmacist”, who is responsible for compliance by the pharmacy and its personnel with all state and federal laws and regulations relating to the operation of the pharmacy and the practice of pharmacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy required. Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred.
• Experience: At least three years previous pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  o Current Nevada Pharmacist License within three months of hire
  o Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) with the State of NV following NV License within three months of hire.
  o Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
  o Certificates of Completion for both FEMA IS-100.C and FEMA IS-200.C required within three months upon hire (effective 7.1.2023), and every three years thereafter.
  o Certificate of completion for Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Occasional prolonged standing/walking; Occasional heavy lifting of supplies/equipment, 20-30 pounds.
• Skills: Requires 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.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job: *Administration/Management

Organization: *Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Title: Director, Pharmacy

Location: Nevada-Elko

Requisition ID: 7439-2855