Respiratory Shift Supervisor

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

7:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Provides shift operations oversight and support for Respiratory Department. Monitors Respiratory census, acuity, and workload and oversees staffing assignments. Provides clinical expertise and support. May act as a liaison between bedside Respiratory staff and patient families/guardians.

Experience

• 3 years of experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• RRT and/or NPS credential
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years’ experience; previous pediatric experience
  
  

Education

• Graduation from an approved Diploma or associate degree program
  
  

Certification Summary

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• PALS certification required
• Current license in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in practice related to specialty
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Must have the following skills and aptitude:
• Team partnership orientation
• Conflict resolution orientation
• Problem solving
• Listening
• Staff development
• Time management
• Physician relations
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support, problem solving, and policy and procedure interpretation and compliance during assigned shift. Responsible for staff assignments and monitoring Respiratory census, acuity, and workloads and making adjustments as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to ensure that team members understand key messages and strategy. Is sensitive to how message may be received and adjusts message accordingly.
• Has knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and seeks out appropriate resources for policy interpretation as needed.
• Rounds with Respiratory therapists at least 3 times per shift, monitors changing workloads, and adjusts assignments accordingly.
• Coordinates Respiratory staffing needs and leads decision-making with clinical leadership at all levels. Acts as the key decision maker for adjusting staffing up or down to meet patient workload needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain current on Respiratory workload throughout the shift.
• Attends daily census meetings and facilitates shift huddles and provides Daily Safety Engagement Call Report. May be requested to report on the call.
• Dialogue with physicians and attend unit rounds as deemed appropriate. Maintains professional demeanor and good rapport with multidisciplinary care team.
• Formalizes staffing assignments for incoming shift in collaboration with assistant managers and/or Resource therapist from each area.
• Assist with internal transports and delegates as needed. Assist staff and covers for staff during lunch as needed.
• Collaborates with unit Resource therapists to ensure that ventilators and equipment is set up and ready for use.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Code Pink, Code Red, Code White, and Code Green. Attends codes and lends support to Respiratory Therapists and others during code situations.
• Participates in cost containment measures, particularly related to judicious staffing.
• Supervises utilization of equipment and supplies, staffing on a shift to shift basis, and time management.
• Participates in and reports on the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of care and service provided.
• Answers questions within scope and seeks out resources as needed.
• Documents on shift management report tool.
• Supports learning to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.
• Completes mandatory education, departmental competencies, and required in-services by due date and documents attendance on education record.
• Maintains certifications and licensures.
• Attends 75% or more staff meetings and reads minutes when unable to attend.
• Reads emails and responds to emails in a timely manner.
• May precept new supervisory or management staff. Fosters collegial relationships between team members, other departments, and medical staff members.
• Manage the day to day operations of the staff, including but not limited to: work assignments, task management, time tracking/management, and on-the-job training.
• Take an active role in coaching and mentoring the team to ensure continued employee growth and success both on the team and at the broader CHOA organization.
• Assist manager with employee performance evaluations and hiring decisions.
  
  

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Respiratory