| Director of Cardiopulmonary Services |
Job Id: W282825 |
Posted On: 1/4/2010 |
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Location: Hopewell, VA;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $85000.00 to $95000.00/year
Degree: Associate of Science
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DescriptionDescription
Position Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served
Promotes customer service initiatives along with the Regional Medical Center Values.
Documents all patient care.
Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
Promotes compliance with Nursing Patient Safety Goals.
Assumes responsibility for clinical and management of unit (24hrs/day)
Assumes responsibility for employee, physician and patient satisfaction
Responsible for quality of care delivered within department
Provides leadership, coaching and counseling to department employees
Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to improve patient care deliver
Identifies and refers issues to administrative line officer as appropriate
Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and procedures
Functions as clinical resource for staff
Functions as liaison to patients, families, staff and physicians
Assists with development/revision of respiratory policies and procedures
Completes departmental competencies
Responsible for departmental schedule
Coordinates internal/external staff education
Completes evaluation and monitors certifications
Organizes employee orientation
Department Specific Criteria:
Performs duties in accordance with unit specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of a competency skills check list
Ensures quality of patient care and assists in patient care as necessary
Responsible for workflow of unit by ensuring proper staff levels
Continually assesses and assigns patient care
Performs annual reviews for all staff members
Ensures that all staff attends mandatory in-service
Creates staffing schedules and ensure that staff members adhere to schedule
Communicates effectively to staff changes in policies/procedures and any other information received
Handles patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and in a professional manner
Handles all staffing needs and personnel management including interviewing, hiring and training new staff members
Represents unit on various hospital committees
Coordinates QA summary and audits
Documents monthly statistics (QA)
Assists staff members with patient care duties
Interacts with patient, family, staff and physicians in professional manner at all times
Ensures staff complete job assignments as documented in policy/procedure
Ensures that documentation on all charts is complete and accurate
Ensures that the unit free from hazards and enforced all safety procedures.
Manages and coordinates all unit activities including safety procedures, unit goals and department operations
Ensures that unit supplies and equipment are maintained appropriately
Qualifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Patient Care experience
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Strong Critical thinking skills
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