Cardiopulmonary Supervisor - Days - Tempe

HonorHealth•Tempe, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the CV Director-Cardiopulmonary or, in their absence, the System Director-Cardiopulmonary, the Respiratory Supervisor coordinates and executes activities of staff in the CV Respiratory Therapy Department or staff assigned to special teams and programs. The Supervisor assesses, plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates aspects of patient care; determines appropriate staff skill levels to meet unit or program needs using evidence-based information; and incorporates the pillars of excellence—Finance, Delivery, Quality, Patient/Employee Experience, Safety, and Growth—into job performance. The Supervisor functions independently and may occasionally provide direct patient care according to unit or program needs. The role assists cardiopulmonary leadership in advancing HonorHealth’s vision, mission, and values and meeting the expectations of customers and stakeholders. The position is based at Tempe Medical Center and is scheduled for flexible daytime work in four 10-hour shifts, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or Education.
At least 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care facility and 1 year of lead experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Healthcare or Business.
7 years of clinical experience in an acute care facility and 3 years of lead experience.
2 years of Vascular Access Insertion experience.
Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC), Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), or Neonatal & Pediatric Specialist (NPS).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the activities of CV Respiratory Therapy Department staff and staff assigned to special teams or programs.
Assess, plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate patient care and determine staffing skill levels needed to meet unit or program needs.
Document responsible charges accurately in the electronic medical record.
Maintain staffing levels that meet or exceed WHOUPS goals, manage department schedules, and maintain appropriate supply par levels.
Conduct operational huddles and maintain appropriate supply and equipment levels, including submitting requisition requests according to guidelines.
Support Sepsis Alert Team staff in meeting bundle compliance and program obligations, and support Vascular Access Team staff as needed.
Serve as a resource in Respiratory Therapy modalities and designated programs.
Stay current on policies, procedures, and processes; share best practices to promote consistency, collaboration, and standardization.
Maintain and update the DMS Huddle Board/Problem Solving Board and required staff licensure, competencies, and certifications.
Conduct purposeful rounds with patients and staff to support real-time problem solving and trusting relationships; round daily with the Sepsis Alert Team regarding SEP-1 Bundle Compliance.
Provide employee evaluations and reviews, work with the Director to improve employee engagement, and represent the department on assigned committees or organizational programs.
Update and maintain risk-event reporting, promote departmental safety, collaborate with system educators on staff competencies, and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safety initiatives.
Develop ideas for improved efficiency and service-line opportunities and collaborate with staff to implement improvement and growth ideas.
May provide direct patient care as needed and perform other duties as assigned.