Homecare Respiratory Operations Manager

1.0FTE 40 hours per week full-time benefits eligible.

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Manages clinical operations and ensures the safe and effective delivery of respiratory services and patient care. Coordinates with other NCH departments to promote continuity of care for patients and their families
• Collaborates to develop and communicate respiratory therapy services operational strategies and objectives based on analysis of industry trends current resources and identified needs.
• Leads multi- and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical programs policies and standards maintaining alignment with departmental and organizational goals and strategies.
• Evaluates respiratory therapy services by analyzing performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement. Implements evidence-based changes and leads quality safety and service initiatives to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
• Provides clinical leadership and guidance to respiratory care nursing and medical staff. Plans implements and evaluates the administrative supervisory and direct care activities for respiratory therapy staff ensuring clinical competencies and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees the effective management and delivery of supplies and equipment collaborating to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and policies.
• Manages respiratory therapy services financial processes including budgeting forecasting and resource allocation to achieve optimal patient and family care outcomes.

Education Requirement:

Masters Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with licensure to practice in the State of Ohio required.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with annual recertification required.

Skills:

• Effective analytical quantitative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication customer service negotiation interpersonal relationship and written communications skills.
• Ability to promote multidisciplinary collaboration and to act as a facilitator and change agent.
• High level of initiative self-direction and accountability for actions.
• Supervisory and managerial skills to plan direct and evaluate the work of staff.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in direct patient care and management required.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Experience in homecare services preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Working at Heights Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Color vision Depth perception Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Electricity Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Patient Equipment Problem solving

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet