Clinical Educator, Respiratory Care

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•$83,200 - $137,280•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Clinical Educator is a Licensed Respiratory Therapist who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. The Clinical Educator supports lifelong learners in an inter-professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois.
Active RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Recognized certification in specialty area of clinical practice.
Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association
CPR instructor, within 6 months of hire
Resuscitation requirements as appropriate to specialty area, within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in area of specialization or in adult education preferred.
Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area, preferred

Responsibilities

Develops knowledge and competency in pediatric respiratory care and professional development practices.
Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
Implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings.
Assesses clinical skills of staff and provides learning opportunities to advance clinical competencies and decision-making skills of staff, and documents competencies.
Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
Facilitates professional role development.
Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program