Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead- (Day Shift) Henry County Jail- Full-time
Job Description
- Pill-pass and facility medication management team lead
- Pill-pass or other operational roles dependent on staffing needs
- Medication cart assignments – review and re-balance for even distribution
- Diabetic/blood glucose checks
- Lead medication cart audits
- Prepare for pharmacy inspection
- Collaborate with Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead counterpart
- Ensure seamless continuity of operations
- Coordinate schedules to provide daily Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead coverage
- Divide administrative and leadership responsibilities
- Pharmacy and medical supplies inventory operations
- Procurement
- Cart restocking
- Inventory management
- Assist in developing and implementing new processes
- Controlled substances
- Works directly under the ordering Physician and facility Nursing Leadership
- Monitor and maintain compliance
- Procurement and inventory management
- Staff education
- Sharps management
- Monitor and maintain compliance
- Procurement and inventory management
- Staff education
- Prescription medication bridging program team lead
- Emergency Jump Bag – inventory management and replenishment team lead
- Assist in staff meetings, education, and training
- Member of the pharmacy quality improvement subcommittee
Requirements
- Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Georgia
- Preferred
- Three years or more nursing experience
Work Environment
The Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead is a full time in-facility position.
Physical Requirements
The position requires the ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and push fully stocked medication carts on wheels. There are varying amounts of standing & walking, sitting, and frequent close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing, etc.). Physical demands may vary depending on the facility.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
FirstClass Healthcare, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Summary
The Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead is a hybrid staffing and leadership role in a correctional facility. In addition to completing the pharmacy nurse daily responsibilities the Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead manages the pharmacy daily operations, assists in maintaining compliance, identifies problems, and creates solutions. This individual works closely with the Director of Pharmacy to develop and implement pharmacy operations and process improvements. The Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead directly reports to the FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) facility Nursing Leadership.