Respiratory Professional Development Practitioner

Overview The Respiratory Care Clinical Educator is a Licensed Respiratory Therapist who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. The Clinical Educator supports lifelong learners in an inter‑professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. Responsibilities Develops knowledge and competency in pediatric respiratory care and professional development practices. Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings. Assesses clinical skills of staff and provides learning opportunities to advance clinical competencies and decision‑making skills of staff, and documents competencies. Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions. Facilitates professional role development. Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes. Other job functions as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor of Science degree required; Master’s degree in area of specialization or adult education preferred. Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois. Active RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Recognized certification in specialty area of clinical practice. Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area. Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association CPR instructor within 6 months of hire. Resuscitation requirements as appropriate to specialty area within 6 months of hire. Pay Range $83,200.00 - $137,280.00 Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability insurance Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability coverage Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program and other behavioral health resources Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program EEO Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago