Manager for Respiratory Services-Inpatient Rehab Hospital (Full Time)

Responsible for the management, development and oversight of the Respiratory Program in a 170-bed acute rehabilitation hospital. Persons served include adults and pediatric patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Medically Complex, Orthopedic injuries, and Respiratory conditions requiring mechanical ventilation.

For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation. Ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report, Brooks operates two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Jacksonville, Fla., and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks also offers one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies; more than 50 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; memory care; and the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation. In addition, Brooks provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org .

Full-Time Shift- Hours may vary

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all staff levels (RT) function appropriately within the guidelines of the National Board of Respiratory Care and other practice acts as applicable.
• Provides direction and supervision for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Delivers direct patient care as necessary.
• Interviews, selects and manages performance for Respiratory personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of budget parameters and meets hospital guidelines with cost.
• Is knowledgeable of TJC standards, CMS regulations, National Board of Respiratory Care and ensures standards are implemented in department.
• Develops program processes around Rehabilitation specialty certifications such as Magnet, CARF, and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury certification, laboratory (CAP) surveys and accreditation.
• Develops program structures that support the interdisciplinary approach to patient care and address the special needs of Rehabilitation patients.
• Coordinates education of all direct care clinicians around respiratory care, policies and protocols.
• Follow appropriate universal precautions during the delivery of care.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics during delivery of care.
• Learns new practices, services, regulations programs and shares responsibility for gaps in product, practice or regulatory knowledge.
• Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively and performs essential functions.
• Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/ problem prone /or low volume procedures including but not limited to emergency response techniques.
• Tracks and reports statistics related to respiratory care.
• Participates in hospital meetings as appropriate.
• Works with Medical Director of Respiratory program to update policies and procedures as indicated.
• Coordinates performance improvement activities for respiratory department.
• Serves as back up BLS instructor for facility.
• Considers patient/customer comfort and need to control when planning and delivering patient care.
• Promptly responds to the needs of patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Respects and considers patient/family preferences, goals and privacy when planning/delivering care.
• Facilitates collaboration and coordination with acute care partners for shared services.
• Builds strong relationships with coworkers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives.

Job Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role in a hospital setting.
• (ACLS) preferred.
• Peds experience preferred.
• Trilogy vents experience is required

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
  
  Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.