Respiratory Care Supervisor- Respiratory- Full Time- Night Shift

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Supervisor provides clinical oversight of the respiratory care team during an assigned shift, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care for adult, pediatric, and infant patients, including patients in the neonatal intensive care unit. This role is an integral member of the department’s management team and provides clinical leadership, staff management, consultation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, using evidence-based practices to guide respiratory care.

The Respiratory Therapy Unit has 29 employees and provides 24/7 coverage. Shifts are generally 12 hours, and the unit includes a Level 3 Neonatal team. The supervisor serves as the shift team leader and, when no management team member is physically present, as an administrative point of contact. The supervisor also performs all duties required of a registered respiratory therapist at EHS and other responsibilities assigned by the respiratory care leadership team.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved accredited school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Bachelor’s degree required, or active enrollment in a degree program within six months of hire. Termination of a program without degree completion removes eligibility for the role.
• New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner license required at the date of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy credentials required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) completion required within six months of hire.
• At least five years of recent clinical experience.
• Expert clinical skills and knowledge sufficient to function independently in an advanced clinical role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment and appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively, including communication, education, and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model professional conduct; hold self and others accountable; coach and mentor staff; and communicate respectfully.
• Follow Elliot and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing, revising, and implementing protocols, clinical pathways, policies, and procedures, including associated training and competency activities.
• Educate other healthcare team members, including nursing and physician staff.
• Collaborate with peers, support new ideas, offer solutions, and participate in staff meetings, projects, teams, courses, cross-training, and committees.
• Support organizational and departmental goals and strategic imperatives.
• Help organize and implement skills days.
• Collaborate with the Respiratory Manager to use time and material resources effectively and contribute to expense reduction.
• Maintain compliance with timekeeping and attendance requirements.
• Maintain an accessible communication channel for the shift; establish, monitor, and adjust staffing; and ensure fair workload distribution and delegation.
• Round through hospital areas to monitor patient conditions, check equipment operation, and provide point-of-care education.
• Serve as an expert resource on respiratory care equipment and modalities, including advanced strategies and procedures, and as a point of contact for respiratory-related patient care matters during the shift.
• Identify and participate in quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practices and measurable outcomes.
• Reinforce, monitor, and evaluate quality improvement and research initiatives, including collecting data, analyzing results, and ensuring staff compliance.
• Lead the team during assigned shifts and act as the administrative point of contact when management is not physically present on site.
• Provide technical and clinical direction for adult, pediatric, neonatal, and emergency respiratory care services; ensure personnel perform appropriately and services follow EHS and departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor appropriate documentation of patient care quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Assist with direct clinical orientation of new staff, students, and contracted staff, including equipment needs, assessments, and evaluations.
• Identify and resolve equipment and supply issues; provide the leadership team with recommendations or action plans concerning staffing and workflow.
• Perform all duties required of a registered respiratory therapist at EHS and other related responsibilities assigned by respiratory care leadership.
• Reinforce productivity expectations set by respiratory care leadership.
• Ensure staff attend patient rounds when practical and follow up with staff about patient-condition and care-plan updates.
• Ensure appropriate staff documentation and data collection related to the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care.
• Use quality-control audits to ensure appropriate and safe patient care according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide the respiratory care leadership team with staff-performance feedback and recommendations.
• Support the department’s Shared Governance structure (RTPC) and be accountable for quality improvement outcomes.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full-time coded employees working over 30 hours per week.
• 403(b) with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Generous accrued Earned Time.
• Pet insurance, legal services, and vendor discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month following the start date.
• Newly competitive pay ranges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager