Supervisor, Respiratory Care Services - Nights

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of staff and the day‑to-day clinical and operational management of Respiratory Care Services during the night shift. As a key member of the management team, this leader collaborates closely with the Director, Medical Director, physician leaders, nursing, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure safe, evidence‑based, and high‑quality patient care. This role blends clinical expertise, people leadership, and operational oversight, ensuring compliance with WakeMed standards, regulatory agencies, and professional practice guidelines while fostering a supportive and accountable work culture.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required
North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License – Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy – Required
6 years of clinical Respiratory Therapy experience – Required
4 years of leadership or supervisory experience – Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy – Preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop Respiratory Care team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, and career development
Foster engagement, accountability, and a high‑performance culture aligned with WakeWay Everytime behaviors
Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies
Participate in internal and external candidate selection processes
Maintain professional competence and provide direct clinical care as needed
Ensure delivery of safe, evidence‑based respiratory care across all patient populations
Serve as a clinical role model and escalation resource during night shift operations
Oversee administrative workflows and daily respiratory care operations
Coordinate staffing, daily assignments, and patient coverage
Ensure accurate scheduling, timekeeping review, and staffing adjustments
Perform all operational duties required to support the respiratory team
Coordinate daily work activities and ensure timely posting of schedules
Participate in short‑ and long‑term departmental planning
Promote efficient workflows and operational readiness during overnight hours
Promote evidence‑based practice through education, protocols, and standard work
Participate in quality assessment, process improvement, and practice evaluation
Ensure compliance with WakeMed policies, standing orders, and regulatory standards