Respiratory Care Manager

Department: 34516 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Critical Care: ICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-Time Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60 Major Responsibilities

1. Participates in short and long term planning. Analyzes and plans for the needs of the area.
2. Establishes staffing requirements. Plans for the appropriate utilization of human resources.
3. Monitors quality of patient care and patient satisfaction; oversees implementation of measures to improve both.
4. Facilitates care delivery in conjunction with the patient focused model.
5. Supports and facilitates case management practice in conjunction with Advocate Trinity Hospital protocols.
6. Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient operations consistent with Trinity/Advocate Health Care philosophy, policies, and procedures.
7. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH, and all hospital policies and procedures.
8. Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
9. Develops and incorporates Performance Improvement projects.
10. Ensures that standards of practice are developed, implemented, and evaluated in conjunction with monitoring and evaluation activities within the area.
11. Conducts special projects and studies related to area activities, goals or objectives.
12. Assumes 24 hour responsibility for assigned areas of operation.
13. Assumes responsibility for divisional coverage as necessary.

Preparation and administration of budgets to ensure adequate personnel, Facilities, and supplies.

1. Plans and administers an annual budget, and monitors budgetary expenditures, reports and justifies variances on an ongoing basis.
2. Assures efficient utilization of staff, supplies maintained in the area.
3. Identifies inventory levels and costs of supplies maintained in the area.
4. Develops new and expanding program proposals with cost/budget implications.
5. Completes forecasting for upcoming and long-term budgets
6. Develops major equipment purchase proposals.
7. Assists with the development of feasibility studies.

Responsible for the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of staff.

1. Recruits, selects, mentors and motivates direct reports to achieve departmental, professional and personal goals and objectives.
2. Ensures that all staff is evaluated and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
3. Coordinates recruitment activities. Facilitate and promote retention strategies.
4. Assess educational needs of the staff and facilities education opportunities.
5. Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve those goals.
6. Ensures an adequate orientation program for staff.
7. Implements and coordinates disciplinary procedures.
8. Monitors and facilitates the resolution of performance and/or other employee relations issues.
9. Facilitates staff meetings relating to unit, divisional, hospital and corporate activities.
10. Ensures Associate Satisfaction issues are addressed

Maintenance of effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. 2)Participates in Committees (Program Evaluation, Customer Service, Clinical Operations). 3)Actively participates in hospital committees and projects (PI projects, hospital projects, etc.) 4)Networks with peers to assure that administrative and clinical standards integrate with department and hospital services. 5)Networks with professionals at other health care facilities for clinical standards. 6)Coordinates activities with various other hospital departments to ensure patient satisfaction as well as cost-effectiveness. 7)Provide support for patient/family and/or significant other in adjustment to disability. 8)Demonstrate compliance with professional ethical codes of conduct and the Advocate Ethical Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure. 1)Collaborates with physicians, management and other health care professionals to assure delivery of quality care, patient satisfaction and continual use of area service. Responsible for personal and professional growth and development.

1. Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and internal/external networking.
2. Maintains memberships in professional and community organizations.
3. Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organizations and continuing education.
4. Completes required contact hours based on FTE status within timeframe.

Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Bachelors degree requirement (BA, BS, BSN, etc.) 3-5 years of previous management experience Basic computer skills Will maintain stroke educational requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Understand and applies Trinity philosophy Ability to live the values of Trinity Hospital Appropriate clinical skills Ability to cooperate well with others Basic management skills Knowledge of computer software applications Current Licensure in State of Illinois CPR certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to travel throughout the Advocate service area. Flexible hours. Resilience and flexibility to deal with a changing environment. Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr AAH