Dir Respiratory Services

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Provides leadership within designated area of responsibility to manage patient care operations and ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. Leads team in creating a work environment that engages staff in the attainment of department and organizational goals and vision. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Actively leads continuous improvement in safety, quality, and customer service, through behavior modeling and by provision of work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

• Provides administrative direction for clinical practice, monitoring compliance with policies, procedures and standards. Coordinates patient care delivery systems. Assists in developing and achieving goals and objectives utilizing a participative approach.
• Assures CQI/QM processes are utilized to improve performance. Assures proper function of Respiratory in conjunction with the nursing and medical leadership.
• Coordinates with the transport team regarding team composition.
• Participates in planning programs relative to respiratory care, e.g. the care of long-term ventilator-dependent patients, clinical pathways, and new therapies. Allocates educational resources to the patient care areas. Twenty-four-hour accountability for problem resolution and assuring standard of care is maintained.
• Directs, reviews and revises patient charge procedures; verifies charges with other institutions and develops charges for new patient procedures. Directs the preparation and maintenance of statistics for patient care reviews, budget planning, personnel turnover and other related operations.
• Ensures the availability of proper and functioning equipment for the delivery of respiratory care. Collaborates with Infection Control to establish guidelines for equipment infection control and safe utilization. Ensures aseptic and sterile techniques are maintained. Coordinates Preventative maintenance program.
• Assures compliance with requirements set by governing bodies. Plans and implements system changes that enhance the organizational performance.
• Develops and proposes new programs conjunction with the nursing and medical leadership and administrator.
• Responsible for clinical efficiency and cost effectiveness of new equipment and its maintenance.
• Identifies opportunities for and develops interdependent teams: serves as a coordinating link between patient care areas and other Hospital departments on broad-based issues. Identifies team opportunities, develops interdependent teams and oversees their activities.
• Accountable for financial management within areas of responsibility: coordinates and prepares annual operational, capital and personnel budgets for the unit or cost centers. This includes assuring the budgetary guidelines are met by monitoring monthly expenses and revenues.
• Effectively leads and manages people resources: responsible for the human resources management of all employees. This includes recruitment, selection, direction, discipline, counseling and discharge activities. Assures adherence to hospital personnel guidelines for employee performance.
• Facilitates collaborative partnerships with physicians and nurses to ensure that the needs of patients are met. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e.. Federal; state, city, and professional.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$119,600.00-$197,350.40 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
  
  

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org