Supv Respiratory Therapy-Clinical Varied Shift - Med Surg areas

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Clinical Supervisor organizes and directs all assigned resources including people equipment and supplies that support the provision of care. This position assists the Manager to ensure smooth function of the department. The Clinical supervisor maintains excellent working knowledge of all respiratory care policies and procedures and is able to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. The Clinical Supervisor provides overall coordination and delivery of illness management and health promotion for patients and families in their assigned area(s) e.g. Critical Care ICN PICU and ED areas UCC medical/surgical units and/or Outpatient Clinics. The Clinical Supervisor establishes respiratory processes using scientific principles to provide safe high quality comprehensive and age appropriate respiratory care for patients in their assigned area. The Clinical Supervisor provides educational development student experiential rotations research quality improvement and assurance and acts as a liaison with medical staff and all other hospital personnel. The Clinical Supervisor communicates effectively and works collaboratively with other Clinical Supervisors as well as the multidisciplinary team. The day shift clinical supervisor in a given area will coordinate any PTO/vacation with the night shift clinical supervisor in the same area to ensure consistent leadership presence. Any PTO/vacation requests which take place at the same time for the day shift and night shift Clinical Supervisor in the same area will need prior approval from the Director.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Promotes and engages in staff development as well as accountability
• Performs all job responsibilities for Job Code 34000
• Participates in Quality Improvement Quality Assurance Research and/or EvidenceBased Practice.
• Participates in evaluating and promoting clinical safety and risk management
• Provides for education of the multidisciplinary team
• Participates in activities to promote regulatory readiness
• This position will have a varied shift but primarily support needs on night shift.

• Associates Degree Required and 35 years experience Does not include time spent on clinical rotations as a student. or
• Bachelors Degree Preferred and required within 2 years of start date. and 35 years experience Does not include time spent on clinical rotations as a student
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Certified Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Employees must obtain Certified Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist or equivalent within 180 days
• RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist PALS NRP & BLS are required upon hire Required Upon Hire

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $38.47/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.