Pharm. Inventory Mgr. LPN

POSITION: Pharmacy Inventory Manager/LPN

SCHEDULE: Full-Time Day Shift 

FACILITY: Donaldson Correctional Facility 

LOCATION: Bessemer, Alabama

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation’s leading innovative correctional health care companies.  At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the maintenance and inventory of pharmaceuticals within the correctional system.
• Also responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; under the guidance of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of medication room inventory; medication room records; and audit procedures. Maintains the security of all medications and supplies under their control or supervision.
• Responsible for completion of audits of Medication area, including MAR’s, Expired Medications and non-compliance logs.  Gathers and collates medication room data for submission at CQI meetings. Participates in appropriate Quality Assurance studies and meetings as requested or directed.
• Perform monthly inspections of the medication room, crash cart, and emergency kits in compliance with all federal, state and local pharmacy regulations; DEA Controlled Substances Act; NCCHC; ACA; and JCAHO standards, as required.
• When not assigned to the Pharmacy, the incumbent performs non-professional nursing care duties in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the health care unit and housing units; delivers/administers medication; and assists Registered Nurses and medical personnel.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase (if applicable)
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Current Licensed Practical Nurse license by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ASBN)

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; experience with the special needs and behavior of individuals in forensic and correctional settings preferred

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