Associate Clinical Manager - Respiratory Care

Job ID 68560 Location Colorado Springs Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us.    Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children’s Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region’s only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids – and only kids – and who are directly linked to one of the country’s leading pediatric academic medical centers. This opportunity gives you the ability to lead a diverse team of pediatric experts at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the nation, according to US News and World Report, while living and being a part of a community that ranks “#1 Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S.,” according to the US News and World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children’s Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/ Additional Information Department: CSH Respiratory Care Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: 1.0 full time at 40 hours/week. Position is for night variable to include weekends and holiday coverage Job Overview The Associate Clinical Manager is responsible for managing a unit/department by implementing and maintaining specific policies, procedures, and guidelines; leading team members in providing direct patient care by demonstrating expert clinical knowledge; ensuring compliance with quality and safety initiatives and practices; and partnering with a multidisciplinary team in meeting the clinical needs of patients and families The Associate Clinical Manager also provides leadership and management to unit/department team members. Finally, the Associate Clinical Manager in periods when volumes are high and mandates, will serve as the charge therapist by preparing schedules and assigning team members to patients; overseeing the general flow of patient care and serving as a liaison to the resource therapists. Responsibilities POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - <30 days Infancy - >30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the incumbent may be expected to perform. Manages the implementation and maintenance of unit/department specific policies, procedures, and guidelines while ensuring consistency with evidence-based practice and organizational policies, standards, and procedures. Leads unit/department team members in providing direct patient care by demonstrating expert clinical knowledge and promoting the application of the Evidence-Based, Professional Practice Model and Professional Standards in daily work. Interprets and explains regulatory standards and hospital policies, procedures, and rules to team members and ensures compliance with applicable quality and safety initiatives and practices. Ensures staffing resources are utilized appropriately and shifts resources to meet both patient and unit needs. Exercises sensitivity to current and emerging operational needs of the department through flexibility with working hours and attention to desired outcomes. Partners with a multidisciplinary team in meeting the clinical needs of patients and families. Round with patients, families and team members to promote a quality patient family. Resolves operational and patient/family issues, making decisions that are inclusive of multiple perspectives and solves underlying problems. Assists team members in achieving unit outcomes, performance and professional development standards; identifies opportunities for continual improvement.  Champions clinical practice and professional growth by working with department educator to meet the educational needs of the unit/department and by monitoring and evaluating team member competencies. Develops, coaches, and evaluates team members. Mentors team members in creating/evaluating projects focused on improving clinical practice in line with unit initiatives and organizational goals. Provides feedback to Clinical Manger/Director on decisions involving hiring, terminations, promotions, and disciplinary actions as required. Sensitive to expenditures for unit/department and participates in the development of budget recommendations. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. Employee is held accountable for all duties of this job. Collaborates with Director, clinical manager, and HR in the hiring, promotion, disciplinary and termination process. Other Information COMPETENCIES Expert knowledge in medical/clinical operations. Expert knowledge in principles of communication: verbal and written, to deal with all levels of personnel.  Excellent customer service skills with hospital/clinic staff, children, parents, and visitors. Demonstrates moderate to advance knowledge of computer use and software to include MS office and other software used for hospital operations.  Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced setting. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel. Ability to utilize motivational techniques to develop leadership and decision-making within the department. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience: 3 years’ experience in a Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care setting Certification(s): Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (if certified must be registered within 1 year of being an ACM) by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist certification (or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Therapist if administering pulmonary function tests) BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications. Licensure(s): Colorado Respiratory Therapist License, and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)—credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care, and active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care. Physical Requirements Body Movement Will frequently stand/walk for 8-12 hours per day. Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing. Will frequently sit for 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings. Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying) - Will occasionally lift/force exerted up to 35 pounds/16 kilos. Vision Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties. Hearing Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties. Others Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and/or bear the full weight of a patient. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to heights: Occasional. Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Occasional. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively. Equal Employment Opportunity It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Salary Information Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,523.01 to $117,784.52 Hourly Salary Range: $37.75 to $56.63 Benefits Information As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

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