Critical Care Pharmacist – Immunocompromised ICU

Provides medication management services in coordination with other health care professionals to deliver safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy to patients. Responsibilities may include assessment of medication therapy regimens, medication therapy management, medication order verification/entry, medication distribution, medication therapy monitoring, and consultation, documentation of medication therapy plans, and medication use education and pharmaceutical care services. Participates in collaborative practice and/or protocol-driven practice as appropriate. Additionally, pharmacists are active members in quality improvement, research activities, and education as described in the job specific competencies.

The immunocompromised ICU is a 22 bed mixed medical/surgical ICU located at the Rochester Methodist Campus. The Rochester Methodist campus serves hematology, oncology, abdominal solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, OB/Gynecology, dermatology, colorectal surgery, general surgery, and orthopedic surgery.  As a result, many of the patients are immunocompromised because of their underlying disease state or drug therapy. In addition, you’ll work with our abdominal solid organ transplant services which span pancreas, living and deceased donor kidney and liver transplants.

Both programs are academically focused on teaching, quality improvement, and high-quality scientific research. The Critical Care Pharmacist will serve alongside exceptionally talented staff and receive uninhibited support from the Department of Pharmacy, Critical Care Leadership, and Mayo Clinic.

The Mayo Clinic Department of Pharmacy has a dedicated ambition for creating a patient-centered, integrated care model to advance the Mayo Clinic’s Bold.Forward. strategy with focus on People and Culture, Practice Innovation, Care Team Evolution, Discoveries and Cures. In stride with these goals, in 2023 alone, our department reached over 200 scientific publication outputs and over 80 active quality improvement projects with the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy. Nearly 250 pharmacy staff attained academic rank in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and are being increasingly recognized on regional, national, and international stages. Our department’s pharmacy residency has been accredited by ASHP since 1973. It has grown to become the primary training site for 21 pharmacy residents including 15 various specialty residencies, 12 longitudinal local pharmacy students, and 9 pharmacy summer interns from around the country. Our staff also regularly interface with and educate medical trainees including physician residents and fellows.

Daily pharmacist clinical services consist of robust bedside rounding as part of a multidisciplinary team, identification and intervention of drug-related issues, provision of recommendations on optimization of patient-specific drug therapy, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, transition of care planning, routine use of expansive collaborative practice agreements, response to medical emergencies, and direct patient care on a rotating basis. As an institution valuing education, preceptorship and mentorship of learners is expected. Involvement in scholarly activities including quality initiatives and multidisciplinary research is encouraged and supported through extensive institutional and departmental resources.

The position will be rotating day, evening, and weekend shifts (every fourth weekend). Previous experience desired includes PGY2 residency or fellowship training in critical care and/or PGY1 residency plus three years critical care experience, or minimum of five years of critical care experience. Board Certification in Critical Care (BCCCP) is strongly preferred within one year of hire, if not already present. Salary is based on experience and training.

The Mayo Midwest Department of Pharmacy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Our department actively supports professional development and work-life balance to ensure a supportive and equitable workplace for all.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Minimum of five years of critical care experience without residency, OR PGY1 residency plus three years critical care experience, OR PGY2 non-critical care with at least 2 years of critical care experience, OR PGY2 residency or fellowship training in critical care.

License and Certification

• Preferred Certification: BCCCP
• State Licenses Required: Minnesota (May not independently fulfill responsibilities reser