Respiratory - Respiratory Care Practitioner Commit

Job Title & Specialty Area: Respiratory Care Practitioner Commit

Department: Respiratory

Location: Plano

Shift: PRN 16 week contract 3 12 hour shifts per week every week

Job Type: (On-Site)

The PRN Commit program is a staffing plan to address seasonal surges in patient volumes. Individuals will be expected to commit to a 16-week assignment; opportunities to extend may be available based on patient volumes and staffing need. This is an as needed position; to ensure the best coverage during our season surges, external new hires should be available for 3 shifts per week. A completion payout is also available to be paid at the end of each 16-week assignment block.

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The RCP performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in professional practice: Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice; Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases; Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly; Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families; Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team; Preceptor for novice therapists; Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems; Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Mission and Vision Statement; Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients
• Participates in the development of professional and educational activities: Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children’s: Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care; Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals; Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers.; Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers; Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force when given the opportunity
• Incorporates research to clinical practice: Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities; Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice; Shares research findings with colleagues in order to improve clinical practice; Participates in research and quality improvement activities.
  
  

Other Information

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years job related experience Pref, Pediatrics required
  
  

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Active Texas RCP license Upon Hire Req
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req
• NRP (Plano and NICU Core) 180 Days Req
• PALS certification (excluding DPMSC Pulmonary Dept.) 180 Days Req
• RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Req
• RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC Pref
• BLS instructor for patient educators providing caregiver CPR Pref
• BLS, NRP, PALS instructor optional for all others (NRP optional for all others) Pref
  
  

JOB PROFILE

• Requires experience in own professional discipline to appropriately apply own knowledge; broadens own professional expertise and acquires higher level skills
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to new team members
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using professional/technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
  
  

Non-management Skills

• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
• Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
• Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.