Clinical Supervisor (Pulmonary) - full time, nights

Description

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LOCATION: Respiratory Clinical Setting at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours per week), Night shift, Monday through Thursday, 4-10s (6pm-4am) or 2-12s and 2-8s from 6p to 6am and 6p-2a

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervises various aspects of pulmonary and respiratory care activities and personnel as assigned in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. This includes the following areas: Inpatient Clinical, Pulmonary Equipment, Pulmonary Diagnostics, Pulmonary Navigation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Women's and Babies Hospital, Sleep Disorder Center, and all care provided within. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above). (This is a multiple incumbent role.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises the performance of all staff in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine through direct observation, review of documentation and personal contact. Assists the staff in optimizing performance and care delivery. Conducts employee performance evaluations and provides employee counseling. Organizes shift work load into staff assignments and adjusts these assignments as necessary.

• Manages payroll and scheduling responsibilities for their assigned staff.

• Acts as a technical resource for the staff as well as the champion for innovative respiratory care services.

• Interacts with department leadership, including charge therapists, regarding operational, patient, and personnel issues.

• Interacts, collaborates, and supports the entirety of leadership and staff of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine including Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health (LGH) executive management and internal customers to develop and implement high quality, efficient, and cost-effective respiratory care services.

• Uses LEAN principles effectively to promote continuous quality improvement.

• Assists in the development and implementation of RT shared governance committees.

• Assists departmental leadership in establishing the very highest expectations and standards for staff and leadership.

• Assists departmental leadership in complying with all regulatory and governmental standards and accreditations. The Clinical Supervisor of Pulmonary Diagnostics will oversee regulatory and accreditation for the department in its entirety- this includes TJC, DOH, CAP, AACVPR, ASM, etc.

• Will be required to work in patient care up to 50% of worked hours as assigned by the Director or Manager of Respiratory Care Services.

• Follows all applicable policies and procedures as defined by LGH.

• Assists in education, training, and professional development of assigned staff.

• Confers with nursing and physicians regarding pulmonary operations and collaboration.

• Attends collaborative and organizational meetings designed to improve quality of care.

• Assists in the evaluation of new products and equipment.

• Participates in departmental, organizational, and collegial education programs when requested.

• Acts as the Manager of Respiratory Care Services when necessary.

• Acts as a Clinical Coordinator when necessary.

• On-call and weekend coverage as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

• 5+ years of experience in respiratory care including critical care

• Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• PA Licensed Respiratory Rare Practitioner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or health care related field

• Advanced credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or equivalent

• 1+ year of supervisory experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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