Respiratory Education and Professional Development Manager

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

1d•$43 - $65

About The Position

This role supports system programs to promote and strengthen team members' transitions to practice and professional development across the care continuum. Using evidence-based practices, the manager analyzes, implements, and evaluates clinical learning initiatives and efforts to promote professional competence and growth of team members in various settings. The position provides leadership support to the Illinois and Wisconsin Division Respiratory Education Committee and supports site respiratory education team members. Supports quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program .
Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or related field .
Typically requires 5 experience as a respiratory therapist .
Knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating and overseeing education and orientation programs through in-person and on-line methods to maximize learning and application of that learning
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Supports development, coordination and evaluation of professional development activities for team members at all levels across the care continuum in alignment with the respiratory strategic plan .
Advances the clinical profession by contributing to the professional development of others and supporting lifelong learning.
Uses critical thinking and analytical skills including the integration of best available evidence into practice and generating new knowledge through scientific inquiry and research.
Analyzes local issues, trends and supporting data to understand need and validate gaps.
Determines the specific knowledge, skill or opportunity in each situation.
Advises, consults and influences the design, development, implementation and evaluation of material, learning environments and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation, learners' development level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn and culture.
Supports service line projects and processes as direct ed.
Assesses the need for, and assists in, the quality improvement process.
May d evelop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives .
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program