Supervisor, Pulmonary Services

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Position Type:

On-site

Job Description Summary:

Operates within Memorial Health Systems mission, vision, goals and objectives. Pulmonary Supervisor is directly responsible for the safe and efficient flow of Pulmonary Services throughout the hospital. Pulmonary Supervisor role includes balancing both leadership and management responsibilities: staffing, establishing goals and objectives for the unit, formulating standards of care in line with evidence-based practice, managing budgets, and quality improvement activities. Responsible for hiring, coordinating orientation and evaluating staff on an on-going basis. Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and acts as a resource to the staff in all areas of pulmonary care. Collaborates with ancillary departments for timely care to Pulmonary patients and throughput of department operations.

Schedule
Full-Time, Night shift
6:00pm-6:30am

Job Description:

Education:

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ direct care experience in hospital care.

• Prefer experience as RT Charge resource

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills is required.
• Ability to work across multiple sites of care required.
• Interprofessional relationships

Position Responsbilities:

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

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• SAFETY:  Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

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• QUALITY:  Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

 

• INTEGRITY:  Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honesty and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

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• STEWARDSHIP:  Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

 

• Coordinates with SMH Leadership to facilitate the plan for timely placement of admissions, procedures, care plans and transfers.

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• Partners with Pulmonary Manager on progress of department goals and processes. 

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• Reports Significant clinical events to Pulmonary Manager.

 

5.       Collaborates with Pulmonary Manager to participate in quality and process improvement in the department during all phases from planning to implementing and sustaining efforts.

 

6.       Acts as additional chain of command resource of the Pulmonary Department, working effectively with other department leadership in house.

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• Ensures adequate and appropriate coverage for the unit that considers census, acuity and respiratory interventions needed for patients.

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• Acts as a resource to nursing and pulmonary staff in problem solving resolution of patient care issues.

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• Provides supervision and evaluation of clinical skills of pulmonary staff.

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• Makes rounds on patients, keeping informed of patient conditions/changes.

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• Directly mentors/educates staff and monitors competence on an ongoing basis.

 

12.   Keeps up to date with regulatory changes to fulfill requirements necessary to keeping current licensure.

 

13.   Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

 

 

Pay Transparency

$43.71 - $67.76

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Requests will be handled confidentially.