Job Description

Job Description

Description
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team Lead AdventHealth Tampa

Location Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Tampa

* Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
* Surgical Pioneers the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
* Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
* Awarded the Get With The Guidelines Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

Work Hours/Shift:

Part Time / Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customersin person or on the telephone.
* Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in managing patient flow, i.e., promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge and transfer.
* Maintains safe practice by demonstrating unit-specific clinical competency and demonstrating compliance with all regulatory standards.
* Adheres to organizational standards for dress and professional appearance.
* Participates in peer interviewing and peer review process.
* Assists the Nurse Leader or designee, with updates and maintains unit records, reports, and forms.
* Participates in monthly staff meeting for assigned unit.
* Utilizes time effectively and accomplishes duties in necessary timeframe with minimal supervision.
* Provides required documentation for personnel file in a timely manner.
* Assists with performance appraisals/corrective action and counseling
* Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
* Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal growth, i.e., completes all mandatory educational requirements, maintains unit-based certification, acts as designated preceptor, acts as designated resource nurse, member of professional nursing organization, attains national certification, attends hospital wide committees, member of shared governance council.
* Rounds on new patients and patients with respiratory modalities.
* Creates a patient-centered atmosphere that breeds excellent clinical and service outcomes.
* Assists with patient satisfaction/patient experience to ensure patients are receiving quality care.
* Coordinates patient care plans.
* Oversees respiratory participation in interdisciplinary team meeting.
* Rounds with physicians/medical director.
* Receives feedback from staff on ways to improve department
* Provides for employee recognition.
* Assists with regular staff meetings.
* Fosters a positive relationship with cardiopulmonary team members and all other hospital personnel.
* Fosters excellent interdepartmental relationships and teamwork among departments.
* Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
* Meets with clinical staff on an on-going basis regarding feedback on technical and medical staff performance.
* Conducts huddle meetings.
* Assists with educational sessions for staff.
* Assesses patient treatment plan for opportunities to ensure proper utilization.
* Monitors charge accuracy daily
* Completes accurate staffing plan in required computer program.
* Sets up supply pars plans for ensuring supplies are available to staff at all times
* Ensures equipment is cleaned appropriately and functional at all times
* Implements evidence-based practice and latest respiratory therapy practices
* Monitors staff documentation for appropriateness and accuracy
* Ensures safe environment for patients
* Complies with the Employee Code of Conduct
* Monitors and conducts compliance activities within the department
* Reports immediately to a Compliance Officer any actual or perceived violation
* Ensures department compliance with all federal, state and local laws; rules and government regulations
* Educates staff as to the requirements of placing Incident Reports into the computer
* Prepares proactively for all regulatory surveys
* Follows hospital departmental SAFETY policies and procedures
* Demonstrates knowledge of role in HAZARDOUS MATERIALS and WASTE PROGRAM, including procedures to follow in case of spill
* Demonstrates knowledge of role in EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM. Participates in Disaster Drills, as appropriate
* Demonstrates knowledge of role in the LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM and participates in Fire Drills as appropriate
* Demonstrates knowledge of role in the MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM and how to report malfunctioning equipment
* Demonstrates knowledge of role in the UTILITY SYSTEMS PROGRAM and the departments response to utility failure
* Follows hospital and departmental INFECTION CONTROL policies and procedures
* Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, visitors and the community to enhance the hospitals reputation as a health care center
* Demonstrates evidence of adherence to the hospital confidentiality policy
* Turns in assignments on time and with accuracy
* Takes the time to research and learn latest trends in respiratory care and makes recommendations to implement timely
* Develops sound management skills
* Manages conflict and resolves issues personally and departmentally
* Adheres to professional dress standards
* Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development:
* Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth and career advancement.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Possess a broad Respiratory knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently
* Demonstrated supervisory skills
* Good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships
* Has ability to work a varied schedule, to include night and weekend hours, with visibility to all shifts.
* Must be able to use all systems (i.e. Cerner, Clarivia, Capacity Management) as required on unit

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy School with a minimum of an AS/AAS degree
* Current National Board of Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
* Minimum of three (3) years acute care experience with 1-2 years of supervisory experience (Supervisor, Relief Team Leader, etc. included)
* BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications per American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

* Bachelors degree in a clinical or business area
* Five (5) years of Critical Care experience and 1-2 years of management experience
* National certification per the NBRC in a specialty preferred (NPS or ACCS)
* Neonatal and/or Pediatric Transport experience preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

* Current valid Florida State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
* Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

* ACCS and/or NPS specialty credentials awarded by the NBRC

Job Summary:

The Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team Leader coordinates and supervises all aspects of Respiratory Therapy in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. Along with department leaders, he/she is responsible for staffing and scheduling team members to provide adequate coverage for provision of care for all patients with pulmonary needs. Develops strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources and ensures compliance with the established pulmonary programs. Maintains open and on-going communications with their leader to ensure patient, staff, and facility needs are met. Maintain ongoing clinical competence requiring regular clinical practice and taking a patient assignment as situations warrant, including assisting Physicians with Bronchoscopies, performing patient transports, and monitoring staff documentation. Appropriate activities include attendance in all department meetings, staff scheduling, and provision of direct patient care. Staff development and improvement of clinical skills for clinical team is also a priority of this position. The expectation for the Team Lead is to be an Ambassador to patients and families for better patient outcomes and satisfaction; monitoring of documentation and overseeing revenue cycle and charges, process improvement department program and department safety officer. They will also maintain competency in utilizing and troubleshooting ABG machines. Assist with new employee and yearly education competencies.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.