Licensed Practical Nurse - Pharmacy Lead - Jefferson County Jail

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a prescription medication bridging program team lead.

• Pill Pass and Facility Medication Management 

  • Pill Pass or other operational roles dependent on staffing needs

  • Medication cart assignments - review and rebalance for even distribution

  • Diabetic/blood glucose checks

  • Leads medication cart audits

  • Prepares for pharmacy inspection

• Emergency Jump Bag - inventory management and replenishment team lead

• Collaborates with Pharmacy Nurse Team and other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain health and prevent complications. 

  • Ensures seamless continuity of operations

  • Coordinates schedules to provide daily Pharmacy Nurse Team Lead coverage

• Pharmacy and Medical Supplies Inventory Operations

  • Provides procurement, cart restocking and inventory management

• Procurement and Inventory Management for Controlled Substances and Sharps

  • Works directly under the ordering physician and facility nursing leadership

  • Monitors and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulations

  • Provides staff education

• Assists in the development and implementation of new processes.

• Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data and prepares reports on activities. 

• Attends mandatory training sessions, education and staff meetings as needed.

• Serves as a member of the pharmacy quality improvement subcommittee.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals and providing prescription medications.

• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, leadership, staff, the public and external partners.

• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, balancing medical care with security concerns. 

• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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.