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Nurse Consultant

Polaris Pharmacy Services, LLC • Des Plaines, IL • 10h ago

Nurse Consultant

Job Details

Job Location

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Illinois, LLC - Des Plaines, IL

Salary Range

$35.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Job Category

Pharmaceutical

Description

WHO WE ARE At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job - we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Consultant position is an external position for Polaris Pharmacy Services with the function of providing services to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Serve as Liaison between the pharmacy and long-term care facility

Identify areas deficient in drug availability, drug storage, and distribution

Conduct quality assurance audits prior to survey window to ensure the facility is compliant with the applicable federal and state requirements as it relates to pharmacy services

Provide applicable educational programs required in assisting the facility in attaining and maintaining compliance

Train the trainer in-service for Medication Administration Program

Assist with new facility start-up implementation

Provide reports to the Director of Nursing, Quality Assurance Program.

Assist with interim facility/community reviews and focused audits including controlled substance reconciliation upon request from the Consultant on matters related to pharmacy issues or pharmacy requests.

Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA

Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must have good communication, speaking and writing skills

Must be willing to travel, including overnight

Must demonstrate good time management skills including good planning and adherence to a schedule

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must be a graduate of an Accredited School for Registered Nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license active and in good standing in the State of practice required

Long-term care facility clinical experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk

May be necessary to work extended hours as needed

May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.

Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.

Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full time Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)

Company Paid Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises

Career growth potential

Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program

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