Respiratory Care Practitnr IV

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

The RCP IV will be expected to focus in critical care areas, participate in research, lead patient education activities and function as a mentor to the AAS degree RCP's. The RCP IV will have advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, professional development, and critical care expertise of Respiratory Care procedures. They will be involved in assisting
with case management and the discharge planning processes. They will be called on to function as chronic pulmonary
patient navigators.

Responsibilities

Develops, monitors and updates Respiratory care plans in agreement with the attending MD in the critical care units.

Monitors patient response to the care plan and communicates with the attending MD to modify the care plan for improved results.

Assumes the teaching role for mechanical ventilation for residents, and fellows at the bedside and in the classroom.

Is a resource for the clinical team and actively participates in daily patient care rounds with the clinical team.

Will respond to ERT, and Code Blue emergencies
Mentors new staff in acute care area.

Assumes the duties of chronic pulmonary disease patient navigator

Direct patient and family education on post hospital respiratory home care needs.

Develops and participates in case management, and discharge planning needs

Actively involved in evidence based research including but not limited to peer reviewed article publications

Minimum Requirements

At least 50% of worked hours are spent in acute clinical Respiratory care services.

Must be RRT with 3 years' experience (two of these may include clinical time in a COARC accredited BSRT program. Must hold a BS degree (BSRT) preferred)

Basic Life support AHA (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support AHA (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support AHA (PALS),

For non-medical center Respiratory care departments AHA BLS and ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.

For those working in Children's Hospital Specifically: Neonatal Pediatric Specialty NBRC (NPS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required)

And at least one of the following:

Adult Critical Care Specialty - NBRC (ACCS) or, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist NBRC (RPFT) or Sleep Disorders Specialty NBRC (SDS) or Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.