Pediatric Respiratory Care Supervisor - VFT/Night - Arnold Palmer Hospital
Position SummaryThe Pediatric Respiratory Care Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow.Job Title: Pediatric Respiratory Care SupervisorDept: APH Respiratory CareStatus: Variable Full TimeShift: NightsRespiratory Care Practitioners are integral members of the health care team. In accordance with established protocols and under the guidance of the physician, they help determine and deliver appropriate treatment for acute and chronic disorders of the pulmonary and cardiovascularsystems.BenefitsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Continuing education and professional development opportunities.Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENLocated on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children’s Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children’s Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin our benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage on a daily basis to meet patient care requirements. Assists with the clinical evaluation of team members, completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely teammember assessments. Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members. Monitors compliance with certifications, licenses and required education for team members. Assists in the coordination and participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders and establishedpolicies, procedures and standards of practice. Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs. Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care and to coordinate respiratoryactivities. Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational, regulatory policies and procedures. Designs, implements and evaluates respiratory care models to improve the quality of service. Utilizes evidenced based, quality clinical respiratory care practice consistent with respiratory care research, organizational andnational practice standards. Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups. Embraces, communicates and promotes change. Utilizes effective fiscal management skills with financial resources. Contributes to the strategic and financial planning of the unit/department Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department. Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities. Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations Precepts new respiratory care supervisors or mentors team members or new lead registered therapists Holds self and others accountable to the Orlando Health Standards of Behavior. Exemplifies Orlando Health Leadership Competencies. Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.QualificationsEducation/TrainingGraduate from an approved school of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC. Candidates canqualify by meeting the specified education requirements and/or the specialized experience requirements below: Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Business Administration or Health Science Administration;or Associate Degree in Respiratory Care plus any NBRC Specialty Certification (NPS, RPFT, ACCS) or Asthma Educator Certification(AE-C) with documented supervisory and/or management experienceLicensure/CertificationMaintains current professional license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate; and as determined by specialty area ACLS, PALS, or NRP is required.ExperienceThree (3) years’ experience as a registered respiratory therapist in the acute care setting.