Pharmacist - South Shore Health

Job Description Summary

South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts's leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care, with Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, etc. The Pharmacist serves as a clinical drug information resource to Providers, Nursing staff and other departments. Participates in multi-disciplinary clinical rounds on patient units and provides clinical information to medical staff. Reviews medication orders and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications to inpatients, emergency room and ambulatory clinics. Maintains standards set by the department and adheres to policies and procedures of the Pharmacy to meet the standards of Joint Commission. Oversees the Pharmacy Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding processes. Assists in Quality and Safety improvement initiatives under direction of the Pharmacy Administration Team.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.


* Use this to denote if a function does not provide opportunity to perform beyond "Meets Expectations"
1. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the Pharmacy as defined by the scope of service to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Able to accurately and independently complete a full set daily responsibilities/assignment
· Effectively manages time in order to incorporate extra projects/activities.
· Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision
· Recognizes and performs duties which need to be completed although not directly assigned and regularly helps
other staff
· Effectively trains other personnel.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Independently completes daily responsibilities/assignment
· Seeks out additional tasks when workload is low
· Performs all duties accurately
· Effectively trains other personnel.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Performs all daily responsibilities/assignment with minimal prompting for completion
· Occasionally seeks out, but will always take on additional tasks when work load is low
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent prompting for completion of daily responsibilities/assignment and demonstrates improvement
with feedback
· Does not recognize or seek out additional tasks, but will take on additional tasks when asked
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Does not complete daily responsibilities/assignment in a timely fashion and does not improve with feedback
· Does not take on additional tasks, even when they are pointed out
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



2. Responsible for the preparation and distribution of medication orders filled for the in-patient, outpatient and ancillary areas.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Processes an above average volume of orders assuring accuracy
. Demonstrates proficiency in a variety a practice setting and disease states.
· Performs all duties accurately.
· Stays abreast of all current issues as related to a changing practice.
· Helps communicate and validate new trends and processes
· Effectively trains other personnel.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Processes an above average volume of orders assuring accuracy
. Demonstrates proficiency in a variety a practice setting and disease states.
· Performs all duties accurately.
· Stays abreast of all current issues related to a changing practice.
· Effectively trains other personnel.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Processes an acceptable volume of orders assuring accuracy
. Demonstrates proficiency in a variety a practice setting and disease states.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Processes an acceptable volume of orders assuring accuracy
. Demonstrates an increasing proficiency in a variety a practice setting and disease states.
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires infrequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Does not process an acceptable volume of orders.
· Lacks a broad spectrum/proficiency in managing multiple practice settings/disease states.
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



3. Responsible for training, supervising, educating and checking the work of supportive personnel and students; and for serving as preceptor to pharmacy students.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Effectively supervise supportive personnel.
· Checks the work of supportive staff in a timely, accurate fashion.
· Provides constructive input in correcting errors.
· Aides in training processes.
· Acts as a preceptor for a pharmacy student.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Effectively supervise supportive personnel.
· Checks the work of supportive staff in a timely, accurate fashion.
· Provide constructive input in correcting errors.
· Aides in training processes.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Effectively supervise supportive personnel.
· Checks the work of supportive staff in a timely, accurate fashion.
· Provide constructive input in correcting errors.

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Ineffective supervision of support personnel.
· While accurate, work is not checked in a timely fashion causing delays.
· Constructive input is not provided when correcting errors.

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Ineffective supervision of support personnel.
· Work is not checked accurately
· Work is not checked in a timely fashion causing delays.
· Constructive input is not provided when correcting errors.


4. Responsible for ensuring the correct labeling of medication containers.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Provides insight for label dictionaries.
· IV products are correctly labeled, appropriate expiration date and storage conditions assigned.·
· Oral syringes and extemporaneous compounding is correctly labeled and checked.
· Unit Dose/Omnicell products are correctly labeled and checked.
· Auxiliary labels are included where warranted.
· Demonstrates proficiency with BMV function in assuring bar code/medication accuracy
· No disparities noted.
· Effectively trains other personnel.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Provides insight for label dictionaries.
· IV products are correctly labeled, appropriate expiration date and storage conditions assigned.·
· Oral syringes and extemporaneous compounding is correctly labeled and checked.
· Unit Dose/Omnicell products are correctly labeled and checked.
· Auxiliary labels are included where warranted.
· Demonstrates proficiency with BMV function in assuring bar code/medication accuracy
· No disparities noted.
· Effectively trains other personnel.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
IV products are correctly labeled, appropriate expiration date and storage conditions assigned.·
· Oral syringes and extemporaneous compounding is correctly labeled and checked.
· Unit Dose/Omnicell products are correctly labeled and checked.
· Auxiliary labels are included where warranted.
· No disparities noted.

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Inconsistencies in assuring that IV products are correctly labeled, and that appropriate expiration date and storage
conditions assigned.·
· Oral syringes and extemporaneous compounding lack appropriate information including auxiliary labels.
· Omnicell and or companion Meditech label not paired appropriated.
· Disparities noted with incident reporting system.
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Oral syringes and extemporaneous compounding lack appropriate information including auxiliary labels.
· Omnicell and or companion Meditech label not paired appropriated.
· Disparities noted with incident reporting system.
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



5. Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
Exceed all expectations in terms of the number of interventions documented with noted increases from previous
years performance evaluation.
· Requires no prompting.
· Demonstrates a broad range of interventions representative of a broad scope of practice.
· No disparities noted
· Effectively trains other personnel.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Documents an above average number of interventions with noted increases from previous years performance
evaluations.
· Requires no prompting.
· Demonstrates a broad range of interventions representative of a broad scope of practice.
· No disparities noted
· Effectively trains other personnel.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Documents an acceptable number of interventions with noted increases from previous years performance
evaluations.
· Performs all duties with minimal prompting for completion ·

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent prompting for completion of an acceptable number of interventions

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Does not document interventions representative of the scope of practice as required.
· Does not improve with feedback·

6. Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to insure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works well with CPOE/MEDS Program.
· Performs all duties accurately.
· Effectively trains other personnel in the use of this system.
· Able to accurately and independently complete a full set responsibilities
· Maintains an open dialogue with the administrative, clinical and IS staff to assure the accuracy of the system.
Reports new trends and makes recommendations for overall improvement.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works well with CPOE/MEDS Program.
· Performs all duties accurately.
· Effectively trains other personnel in the use of this system.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Works well with CPOE/MEDS Program.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



7. Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy (self continuing education by attending available conferences, meetings and seminars).
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Completes Mandatory Continuing Education. Proof of completion is provided no later than January 31
of the proceeding Calendar Year.
· Complete all Pharmacist licensing/renewal requirements. Proof of licensure is available on December 31 of the
required licensure year.
· Completes ACLS, PALS training/recertification.
· Completes/recertifies for for Pharmacy Board Certification.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Completes Mandatory Continuing Education. Proof of completion is provided no later than January 31
of the proceeding Calendar Year.
· Complete all Pharmacist licensing/renewal requirements. Proof of licensure is available on December 31 of the
required licensure year.
· Completes ACLS, PALS training/recertification.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Completes Mandatory Continuing Education. Proof of completion is provided no later than January 31
of the proceeding Calendar Year.
· Complete all Pharmacist licensing/renewal requirements. Proof of licensure is available on December 31 of the
required licensure year.

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Completes Mandatory Continuing Education. Proof of completion is provided no later than January 31
of the proceeding Calendar Year with minimal prompting.
· Complete all Pharmacist licensing/renewal requirements. Proof of licensure is available on December 31 of the
required licensure year with minimal prompting.

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Completes Mandatory Continuing Education. Proof of completion is provided no later than January 31
of the proceeding Calendar Year with minimal prompting.
· Complete all Pharmacist licensing/renewal requirements. Proof of licensing is available on December 31 of the
required license year with minimal prompting.
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement


8. Responsible for the development, preparation and compounding of special dosage forms of drugs not commercially available.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works well with Oral Syringe systems.
· Works well with miscellaneous compounding/dosage forms specific to the various practice sites.
· Performs all duties accurately
· Involved in the procurement of new oral liquids and extemporaneous formulations. Helps assimilate these agents
into the daily workflow.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works well with Oral Syringe systems.
· Works well with miscellaneous compounding/dosage forms specific to the various practice sites.
· Performs all duties accurately

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Works well with Oral Syringe systems.
· Works well with miscellaneous compounding/dosage forms specific to the various practice sites.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



9. Assumes "charge pharmacist" responsibilities as required, for the coordination of weekend and evening shifts which include supervising the part-time pharmacists and supportive personnel, assigning work and delegating tasks and responsibilities, and for handling problems that arise during the absence or unavailability of the Director of Pharmacy Services.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Performs the duty of charge pharmacist.
· Assures that work flow is maintained.
· Notifies Pharmacy AOD of any issues requiring intervention.
· Performs all duties with no feedback necessary.
· Motivates supportive staff to respond to changing workloads and staffing availability.
· Manages pharmacy during computer downtimes. Assures that Pyxis override functions are enabled and that
Meditech systems are accurately updated one the downtime has ended.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Performs the duty of charge pharmacist.
· Assures that work flow is maintained.
· Notifies Pharmacy AOD of any issues requiring intervention.
· Performs all duties with no feedback necessary.
· Motivates supportive staff to respond to changing workloads and staffing availability.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Performs the duty of charge pharmacist.
· Assures that work flow is maintained.
· Notifies Pharmacy AOD of any issues requiring intervention.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Not applicable.


e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· not applicable·


10. Responsible to function as pharmacy liaison to assigned nursing units for the purpose of handling routine, day-to-day issues.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS

· Performs the duties of an assigned practice site.
· Is highly visible in practice site.
· Works well as liaison to the Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staffs.
· Completes Nursing Unit Inspections with no prompting.
· Aids other practice sites as warranted.
· Exceeds expectations in the ability to cover 5 or more practice sites.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Performs the duties of an assigned practice site.
· Is highly visible in practice site.
· Works well as liaison to the Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staffs.
· Completes Nursing Unit Inspections with no prompting.
· Aids other practice sites as warranted.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Performs the duties of an assigned practice site.
· Is highly visible in practice site.
· Works well as liaison to the Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staffs.
· Completes Nursing Unit Inspections with minimum prompting.

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Requires prompting to report to practice site.
· Needs improvement in acting as a liaison to the Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staffs.
· Completes Nursing Unit Inspections with prompting.
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent prompting for completion of duties of an assigned practice site.

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Does not report to practice site.
· Needs improvement in acting as a liaison to the Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staffs.
· Does not complete Nursing Unit Inspections.
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Does not complete daily responsibilities in a timely fashion and does not improve with feedback
· Does not take on additional tasks, even when they are pointed out
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement


11. Responsible for the daily coordination of the manufacturing and distribution of sterile products, including intravenous admixtures, total parenteral nutrition solutions and miscellaneous products.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works effectively as the IV Pharmacist.
· Demonstrates proficiency with IV standards specific to the unit based practice sites and the various populations
these areas service.
· Is an excellent trainer in these regards.
· Demonstrates proficiency in supervising a "Clean Room Environment".
· Performs all duties accurately
· Champions new programs and standards. Maintains dialogue with the staff as to current issues pertaining to non
standard medications/unique situations.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Works effectively as the IV Pharmacist.
· Demonstrates proficiency with IV standards specific to the unit based practice sites and the various populations
these areas service.
· Is an excellent trainer in these regards.
· Demonstrates proficiency in supervising a "Clean Room Environment".
· Performs all duties accurately

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Works effectively as the IV Pharmacist.
· Demonstrates proficiency with IV standards specific to the unit based practice sites and the various populations
these areas service.
· Demonstrates proficiency in supervising a "Clean Room Environment".
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent prompting for completion of daily responsibilities and demonstrates improvement with feedback
·· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Does not complete daily responsibilities in a timely fashion and does not improve with feedback
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



12. Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Proficient with the various technologies the pharmacy employs. (Pyxis, Meditech, CII Safe, Omnicel and Lance
Link/PN Program)
· Is a proficient trainer for these systems.
· Performs all duties accurately
· Is at the forefront of these systems in terms of change/special projects. Communicates effectively with the staff as
noted.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Proficient with the various technologies the pharmacy employs. (Pyxis, Meditech, CII Safe, Omnicel and Lance
Link/PN Program)
· Is a proficient trainer for these systems.
· Performs all duties accurately

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Proficient with the various technologies the pharmacy employs. (Pyxis, Meditech, CII Safe, Omnicel and Lance
Link/PN Program)
· Works well with these systems with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement



13. Responsible for the distribution, control and record keeping of all controlled substances.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Distributes controlled substance via CII Safe/Pyxis technology. Demonstrates competency in these
regards.Performs all duties with minimal prompting for completion to meet deadlines
· Can cover weekends, evenings, nights and supplemental needs.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy
· Can cover Central Vault primary responsibilities with an emphasis on the daily compare report. Covers vacations
for the central Vault pharmacist.
· Orders controlled substances from wholesaler. Complies with all documentation for the transfer/purchase of
controlled substance (DEA 222 Form)
· Performs all duties accurately

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Distributes controlled substance via CII Safe/Pyxis technology. Demonstrates competency in these
regards.Performs all duties with minimal prompting for completion to meet deadlines
· Can cover weekends, evenings, nights and supplemental needs.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy
· Can cover Central Vault primary responsibilities with an emphasis on the daily compare report. Covers vacations
for the central Vault pharmacist.
· Performs all duties accurately

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Distributes controlled substance via CII Safe/Pyxis technology. Demonstrates competency in these
regards.Performs all duties with minimal prompting for completion to meet deadlines
· Can cover weekends, evenings, nights and supplemental needs.
· Performs all duties with occasional feedback for accuracy

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires frequent prompting for completion of daily responsibilities and demonstrates improvement with feedback
· Does not recognize or seek out additional tasks, but will take on additional tasks when asked
· Requires frequent feedback for accuracy and demonstrates improvement

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Requires constant supervision to accurately complete tasks
· Does not complete daily responsibilities in a timely fashion and does not improve with feedback
· Does not take on additional tasks, even when they are pointed out
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement


14. Responsible for conducting, when asked to, inservice education lectures for medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students and other health care personnel regarding drugs, procedures and policies.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Attends scheduled rounds in clinical practice site
· Is readily available as resource by working in assigned area for clinical practice site.
· Actively participates and contributes to rounds.
· Conducts in-service education for patient or clinical staff.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Attends scheduled rounds in clinical practice site
· Is readily available as resource by working in assigned area for clinical practice site.
· Actively participates and contributes to rounds.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Attends scheduled rounds in clinical practice site
· Is readily available as resource by working in assigned area for clinical practice site.

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Does not attend scheduled rounds for clinical practice site
· Requires prompting to report to assigned clinical area.

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Does not attend scheduled rounds for clinical practice site
· Requires prompting to report to assigned clinical area
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement


15. Responsible for intradepartmental communication by staff meeting and inservice attendance. Also responsible for knowing content of departmental staff meeting minutes and memos. Maintains a working knowledge of the Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual.
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Has completed all mandatory training requirements
· Demonstrates knowledge of current issues as conveyed via staff meeting/minutes.
· Demonstrates a knowledge of Hot Topics as conveyed via Pharmacy Services Database
· Actively participates at staff meetings.
· Sets trends and communicates current clinical and operations issues to the staff via email.

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Has completed all mandatory training requirements
· Demonstrates knowledge of current issues as conveyed via staff meeting/minutes.
· Demonstrates a knowledge of Hot Topics as conveyed via Pharmacy Services Database
· Actively participates at staff meetings.

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Has completed all mandatory training requirements
· Demonstrates knowledge of current issues as conveyed via staff meeting/minutes.
· Demonstrates a knowledge of Hot Topics as conveyed via Pharmacy Services Database

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Prompting required to complete all mandatory training requirements
· Does not demonstrate proficiency with email/current issues as conveyed via staff meeting/minutes.
· Does not demonstrate a knowledge of Hot Topics as conveyed via Pharmacy Services Database
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Prompting required to complete all mandatory training requirements
· Does not demonstrate proficiency with email/current issues as conveyed via staff meeting/minutes.
· Does not demonstrate a knowledge of Hot Topics as conveyed via Pharmacy Services Database
· New employee, needs increased guidance/ assistance
· Requires constant feedback for accuracy and does not demonstrate improvement

16. Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Completes all mandatory Safety Training with minimal prompting.
· Participates in Safety Rounds
· Participates in Safety Survey

b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Completes all mandatory Safety Training with minimal prompting.
· Participates in Safety Rounds

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Completes all mandatory Safety Training with minimal prompting.


d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Completes all mandatory Safety training with prompting.

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Has not completed mandatory Safety Training despite prompting.



17. When asked to, is responsible for covering the GERM pager in accordance with Department practices set forth by the AMS service
a. CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS STANDARDS·
· Participates in Germ Team Service
· Carries Germ Team Pager
· Enforces Germ Team Policy as related to restricted antimicrobials and appropriate selection
· Demonstrates a higher level of scrutiny/intervention as noted with interventions in regards to appropriate
antimicrobial selection and the associated interactions with the Medical/Surgical Staff.


b. CONSISTENTLY MEETS/SOMETIMES EXCEEDS STANDARDS
· Participates in Germ Team Service
· Carries Germ Team Pager
· Enforces Germ Team Policy as related to restricted antimicrobials and appropriate selection
·

c. CONSISTENTLY MEETS
· Not Applicable

d. DEVELOPMENTAL/NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
· Not Applicable

e. CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
· Not Applicable




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

I. Technology and Learning
a. Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.


b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.


A.S.H.P. accredited residency preferred.