Respiratory Director

Solon Pointe located in beautiful Solon OH, is seeking a full time Respiratory Unit Director: We offer premium pay and benefits! "Great Place to Work" Certified ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for all supervision of Vent unit staff and ensuring that their work is satisfactory and following policies and procedures Responsible for interviewing and hiring Vent unit staff Responsible for scheduling and the coordination of RTs schedules and monitor attendance Responsible that all Vent unit (and all facility staff, as applicable) staff is oriented and has competencies completed for vent unit Responsible for compliance of staff in-services Responsible for ordering supplies needed for Respiratory Services Responsible for audits of all charts on unit Responsible for auditing all new admissions on unit Responsible for auditing Respiratory charting Responsible for disciplining staff per company policies. Responsible to attend care conferences Responsible for attending daily morning meetings and Clinical Meetings, including weekly At-Risk and UR meetings Receive report from Respiratory Therapist Monitor that Assessments are done in a timely fashion. Ensure that policies and procedures specific to Respiratory Unit are up to date and that all staff are familiar with policies and procedures Primary contact between Nursing and RTs Primary contact with Pulmonologist Primary contact with family members on the unit that may have any concerns, either respiratory or any other care concerns (guardian angel) Review referrals that are relevant to the respiratory unit including doing on-sites if necessary. Ensure respiratory admissions are handled and prepared and all equipment and settings are set up before admission arrives Ensure that all orders are received in a timely manner and clarified if necessary Assist staff in completing initial admissions assessment Assist staff in clinical procedures if needed including trach changes JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. #J-18808-Ljbffr