Ensures the delivery of competent and efficient patient care through appropriate coordination of clinical services, to provide guidance in the attainment of clinical goals and to promote teamwork among all personnel to ensure that standards for clinical outcomes and regulatory agencies are met.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assures positive working relationships exist in the departments supervised, and works consistently on patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Communicates with staff, physicians, other departments, patients and families in a professional manner, and ensures confidentiality where pertinent.
• Regularly meets with staff, keeps department updated of new care practices, policies and expectations. Safety standards and performance improvement initiatives are clearly explained to staff and monitored for compliance.
• Assures that departments are in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides timely follow up to corrections of any identified deficiencies.
• Able to manage multiple staff and situations, ensures fiscal responsibility for the department to meet or exceed budget expectations.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opening November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind, and will change health care for generations to come.

Required:

• Three years of experience in respiratory care
• Bachelor Degree 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensure (National)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensure (KY)

Desired:

• One year of leadership experience