Respiratory Program Lead, NICU (Full-Time/Days)

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob ID: 1209748 Employment Status: Full-Time More Information: For more than 130 years, St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. With its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, Children's is consistently ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A member of BJC Healthcare, St. Louis Children's Hospital follows one simple mission - to do what's right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In 2018, Children's expanded with a state-of-the-art, 12-story medical tower. To learn more, visit StLouisChildrens.org, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Overview Role Purpose Oversees daily operations of Respiratory Care in acute services. Oversees staffing and workload distribution for assigned programs and collaborates with other program and discipline leads to assure patient care needs are met. Assures that daily workflow is effective and promotes proactive problem solving among team members. Works under the direction of a supervisor, in collaboration with discipline leads and clinical specialists to assure regulatory standards are met. Assists the supervisor with management of the programs and serves as a resource / contact with customers such as patients, families, nurses, case managers and physicians. Responsibilities * Assists with researching, evaluating, selecting and implementing systems which improve efficiency of assigned program and related operations. * Makes appropriate recommendations and consults with interdisciplinary teams to develop a plan of care based on the patient's expected outcome. * Provides consultation, evaluation and treatment services for patients ordered on therapy based on each patient's needs and delivers services in accordance with a written plan of care and policies, protocols and procedures. * Coordinates the daily activities of the programs in collaboration with hospital or campus interdisciplinary teams. * Supports supervisors and coordinators in organizing clinical and technical activities. * BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Degree * Associate's Degree Experience * 2-5 years Supervisor Experience * No Experience Licenses & Certifications * Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup * Respiratory Care Practitioner * RRT Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree * Bachelor's Degree Experience * 5-10 years Supervisor Experience * 2-5 years Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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