Professional Development Associate, Respiratory Care

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Professional Development Associate/Clinical Educator Associate in the Respiratory Care Inpatient Departments will coordinate with leadership and the Respiratory Care Educator to facilitate job competence and professional growth of respiratory therapists and to assess and provide learning opportunities for respiratory educational needs. The Respiratory Professional Development Associate/Clinical Educator Associate performs as an associate educator within the scope of practice in the assigned area and also functions as a clinical respiratory therapist while applying clinical education and patient assessment skills when working with the pediatric patient population.

• Partners with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop the pediatric knowledge and competency of respiratory therapists in a defined area.
• Collaborates with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop educational tools as necessary.
• Assesses respiratory clinical competence and provides learning opportunities such as in-services, simulations, and equipment training to advance critical thinking, clinical reasoning skills, and job competence.
• Serves and participates as a liaison to unit-based councils in coordination with the leadership team.
• Mentors the respiratory therapist in reviewing patient information, including labs, x-rays, consult notes, and develops critical thinking skills in others.
• Serves as a resource for educational and practice opportunities in these areas, including serving as a coach and mentor to respiratory care preceptors.
• Uses and promotes the best available evidence to support the competency of respiratory therapists.
• Provides regular updates to the Respiratory Care Educator and department leaders on individual and group learning needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and trend performance improvement indicators based on national standards and best practice.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Enhances professional development through participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, professional affiliations, and educational programs to keep abreast of current trends related to the designated area.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice and research techniques.
• Conducts management with the leadership team in implementations of new products and equipment.
• Serves as a bedside respiratory therapist and/or shift team leader as needed to maintain skills and credibility with staff, and to allow for direct evaluation of educational and competency needs.

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in the state of Illinois, active and in good standing.
• RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Minimum of two years of pediatric critical care experience.
• Two years of experience in education strongly preferred, including precepting or other relevant teaching/training experience.
• Basic Life Support Required through AHA required prior to start.
• PALS, NRP and ACLS upon hire.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills, problem solving skills.

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evening/Night shift (with some flexibility in start/end time as long as these shifts are covered.)

Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- On-site

Pay Range: $38.00-$60.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation…