Respiratory Therapist Supervisor - Night Shift

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Shift/

Schedule:

12 Hr Evening
- Morning

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

The Respiratory Supervisor, under the direct and indirect supervision of the Operations Manager or administrative supervisor, facilitates and assists with all levels of Respiratory care provided to patients within the unit or practice location. The Respiratory Supervisor will assist the staff Respiratory Therapist with day to day problem solving and will facilitate communication between care team providers. He/She coordinates, elevates and resolves problems and conflicts as they occur.

The Respiratory Supervisor assumes shift accountability for patient flow, matching patient needs with available resources, and elevates patient safety concerns/situations as well as any other situation that is unable to be resolved during the shift. The Respiratory Supervisor leadership role is critical to improving the quality of care provided on the individual unit/practice setting. In addition to these responsibilities, the Respiratory Supervisor may assume all or partial staff therapist responsibilities.

The Respiratory Supervisor is the first level of administration assigned to the unit in the absence of the Respiratory Operations Manager. The Respiratory Supervisor participates in Peer Interviewing, Peer Evaluation and staffing Retention. The Respiratory Supervisor is included in worked hours per patient day (WHPPD) and is assigned by self to direct patient care assignment as unit need indicates. The Respiratory Supervisor assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the NGHS strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the strategic direction.

Provides Respiratory involvement and support for VOICE and the NDNQI quality teams including supporting team members in their professional participation. Assists with overall clinical governance and other projects as assigned. Performs PFT and 6 minute walk testing on our pulmonary patients at least 1-2 days a week. Respiratory Supervisor is experienced in the use of equipment for nitrogen washout plethysmography.

The Respiratory Supervisor must have prior experience in pulmonary function testing.

• Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements: Associates Degree. Therapist should have Respiratory Therapy training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination; typically a two (2) year or Bachelors Degree program preferred.
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of five (5) years in a direct patient care role in an acute care environment.
• Other:

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred
  
  Educational Requirements:
  
  
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of supervisory or supervisor fill-in experience.
• Other:

• Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, NRP, PALS). Able to assist with all ages appropriately
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced clinical environment
• Proactive, engaged, visible leader recognized as having excellent follow through on issues impacting care delivery
• Skill in supervision (e.g. hire, train, assign and review work, motivate, prepare performance evaluations and effectively handle disciplinary actions)
• Ability to communicate effectively. Good written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills to resolve issues.
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Skill in coordinating patient care services with other departments
• Ability to give oral and written instruction in exact detail
• Skill/competency in use of computer software program/systems impacting unit performance/management

• Leadership Responsibilities: Understands/recognizes individual strengths and weaknesses and is willing to seek out other experts on their team when necessary. Accepts responsibility for achieving objectives through individual work activities and the outputs of the care team. Ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, goals/objectives, quality controls and regulatory standards and requirements. Functions as part of the leadership team directly accountable to the Operations Manager.
  
  Actively monitors the quality of care delivered by the department staff by rounds and any PI metrics as indicated. Collaborates with other health care disciplines/departments to maintain communication and provide optimal level of patient care. Provides guidance to staff members, assesses staff performance, and provides feedback to the Operations Manager and/or Respiratory supervisor. Has responsibility of timely evaluation and completion of…