Southwest NICU Respiratory Manager

Memorial Hermann Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Respiratory Therapy I position is responsible for supervising department staff, providing leadership to inpatient respiratory services, and for ensuring positive physician/staff relations. Position oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory department and works to ensure clinical quality and patient satisfaction. It may involve participating in the marketing, planning, program development, and community outreach functions as determined by the department director. The NICU Respiratory Manager at Memorial Hermann Southwest will be over both day and night teams, and you must be flexible and available to provide face time to both shifts.

Requirements

Must have Level III NICU experience
3+ NICU years experience required
2+ years of supervisory experience
RRT Required
Bachelors degree highly preferred
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a hospital setting, in which at least two (2) of them are critical care experience, required
Minimum of two (2) years of progressive supervisory and/or management experience required
Current and unrestricted State of Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners license and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc (NBRC) required
Current Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Completion of management/leadership training programs as designated by the institution within first year of employment
Excellent knowledge of TJC requirements relative to Respiratory Care as well as exceptional clinical skills
Expertise in all areas of respiratory care service line management preferred
Demonstrates excellent organizational, technical, management and both verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day supervisory operations of a respiratory care unit; to include hands-on patient care, planning for continuity of care for forecasting next shift’s needs, administrative call, personnel problem-solving, quality assurance and improvement.
Formulates and ensures optimal patient outcomes and customer satisfaction through ongoing performance initiatives with multidisciplinary teams according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Participates in unit, hospital and/or system-based committees and performance improvement initiatives.
Supervises and manages monthly financial, operational, and clinical services to ensure adequate staffing and scheduling; screens and selects staff, establishing appropriate level of compensation; addresses performance issues and takes corrective action as necessary; conducts performance reviews in a timely and effective manner.
Establishes credibility with physicians, management team members, and outside business partners and customers.
Adheres to participating in ongoing management/leadership training programs as designated by organization’s leadership.
Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.