Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I- 7 pm to 7am
- Children's National Medical Center
- District of Columbia, USA
Job Description
Description
Under general direction of the department manager, according to departmental and hospital standards, the Respiratory Care Practitioner, referred to as RCP-I, is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. RCP-I will function to the level that is usual and customary for Acute Care and ER. The RCP-I will maintain all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to all ages of patients including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. Qualifications
Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree - Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year -Work experience in Respiratory Care (Preferred)
Specific Requirements and Preferences
Successful completion of academic clinical rotations (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Must be able to demonstrate competency of all aspects of acute care delivery and ER prior to completion of initial 90 days.
Administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, pulmonary secretion clearance, CP AP , BIP AP , and High-Flow Therapy .
Must demonstrate basic mechanical ventilator management skills including set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Performs CPR as indicated. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures ascribed to specific care areas.
Works independently within the ER and all acute care areas.
Adheres to policies and procedures established by Respiratory Care Services and Children’s National Health System.
Ability to organize, establish priorities, and to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.
Must be able to perform under stressful situations using good clinical judgment.
Must demonstrate compassion and patient centered orientation when dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.
Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Must maintain clinical skills and required continuing education credits for department and licensure including: BLS, PALS, FIT Testing, annual skills review, in-services, etc.
Must have physical ability to perform all treatment modalities.
Must have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs; frequently endure long periods of standing and walking.
Must have basic computer skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
RCP License from District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation and Licensing Administration Required
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Care
1. Employee will perform all patient care procedures according to department and acceptable practice.
Documentation
1. Employee will ensure all required written documentation and all data entry is thorough and complete.
Participation
1. Employee will annually attend a minimum of 4 department staff meetings in-person
2. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location
: District of Columbia-WASHINGTONWork Locations
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: Allied HealthOrganization
: COE Hospital-Based SpecliatiesJob Posting
: Mar 15, 2021, 2:53:50 PM
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
Pediatric nurses have to be patient. They have to be understanding, yet able to communicate effectively and honestly with a child and their family about their illness and treatment. And every Children's nurse must have the confidence to take a patient's care into his or her own hands.
At Children's you'll work closely with each patient and their family across a continuum of care - beginning with admission, when you perform physical assessments and take a patient/family history that covers all the vitals.
You'll prepare and carry out a plan of patient care. You'll work with professionals from all Children's health care disciplines. Together you will ensure your patients' progress every step of the way. You will even make rounds with physicians, discussing your patients' conditions and needs.
Professionally, you'll grow like never before.
The nursing practice environment at Children's is ideal for developing your skills to the maximum, increasing your level of responsibility and entering new specialty areas.
Our versatile career ladder, the Program for Professional Advancement (PPA), enables you to move both vertically and laterally across a wide range of clinical, educational and management opportunities. Recently we restructured our nurses compensation package to include:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development
- Clinical Ladder
- Continuing Education Conferences (local, regional, national)
- Weekend Incentive Program
- Exceptional Differentials
- Preceptorship and Charge Nurse Recognition
- Certification and Degree Recognition Bonus
- Collaborate with Internationally-Acclaimed
- Medical Leaders
- Pediatric Nursing Fellowships (PICU, NICU, Hematology/Oncology)
- AND MORE!
Our recent achievement of Magnet status reflects what we've known all along: That our nurses are something very special - that their vision, talents, dedication and leadership define a truly exceptional practice environment. We invite you to learn more about our Magnet environment, accomplished by approximately 6% of the nation's hospitals, and even fewer pediatric centers.
We are also a Beacon Award winner, recognized for our outstanding CICU and PICU environments. In fact, our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is the first in the country to be designated a Beacon Award winner AND our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the first in the Northeast region to receive the Beacon designation!