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ABOUT THE JOB:Summary:
This job is responsible for providing expert direct patient care, directly supporting and developing respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) and externs assigned to them.
This job is responsible for providing expert direct patient care, directly supporting and developing respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) and externs assigned to them.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership Responsibilities:
- 1. Evaluate employee performance against existing department standards including annual PEAC review, quarterly reviews, coaching, etc..
- 2. Assure that direct s adhere to the standards of performance
- 3. Train, coach, and monitor direct s to understand and apply Patient and Family Centered Care principles and practices in daily operations
- 4. Monitor and assure direct s are adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures related to clinical care, safety and quality, operations, financial stewardship and personnel activities
- 5. Support hospital and department initiatives and hold direct s accountable to changes
- 6. Participate in the selection, training, and skill development of direct s
Other information:
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years previous pediatric or neonatal respiratory care experience in an acute care hospital setting. Req
EDUCATION
- Two-year Associate’s degree or equivalent experience Req
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Pref
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC within 6 months of hire (within Population Health, this certification can be obtained within 1 year of date of hire) (preferred for CT OR)
- BLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire) Req
- Texas license for Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) recognized by Texas Department of Health Req
- NRP (Plano and NICU Team leaders) Req
- B.L.S. instructor for NICU, Cardiac, Legacy and Acute Care team leaders (within 1 year of hire) Pref
- Certification as an Asthma Educator for Acute Care, PICU, Legacy and ED team leaders within 1 year of hire. Pref
- Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must completed within 90 days of hire and be renewed annually (Plano and OCH locations only) 90 Days Req
JOB PROFILE
- Supervisor of a team; spends at least 50% of the time providing people leadership to a team
- Typical span of control: Administrative 12-15, Clinical 12-15, Support Services 15-17; e.g. Admin: Fin, IT, Legal, HR, Public Affairs; Support Services: EVS, Security, Engineering, Food Services;
- Plans and executes day to day operational needs
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
- Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
About us
Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.
Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.
Benefits
Children’s Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.
