Role Overview: Responsible for leading daily shift activities in a healthcare setting, ensuring safe and effective patient care through independent judgment. Provides direct patient care, medication administration, and supports staff, physicians, patients, and families. Acts as a clinical resource, facilitates onboarding, and promotes quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shift operations by assigning patient care based on needs and staff competencies.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary communication and ensure timely care delivery.
- Evaluate staff performance and provide clinical support and training.
- Monitor equipment, manage staffing levels, and oversee resource utilization.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety, and customer service initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge and promote professional development.
- Conduct patient rounds to assess care quality and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and certifications.
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
- Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in critical care areas.
- Additional certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Provider are preferred.
Skills: Leadership, clinical expertise, communication, resource management, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.