Location Overview : For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation.
Ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report, Brooks operates two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Jacksonville, Fla.
- and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks also offers one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies;
- more than 50 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living;
memory care; and the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation.
In addition, Brooks provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.
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Full-Time Shift- Hours may vary
Location Overview : Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital at 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Position Summary : Responsible for the management, development and oversight of the Respiratory Program in a 170-bed acute rehabilitation hospital.
Persons served include adults and pediatric patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Medically Complex, Orthopedic injuries, and Respiratory conditions requiring mechanical ventilation.
Job Responsibilities :
- Ensures that all staff levels (RT) function appropriately within the guidelines of the National Board of Respiratory Care and other practice acts as applicable.
- Provides direction and supervision for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
- Delivers direct patient care as necessary.
- Interviews, selects and manages performance for Respiratory personnel.
- Demonstrates awareness of budget parameters and meets hospital guidelines with cost.
- Is knowledgeable of TJC standards, CMS regulations, National Board of Respiratory Care and ensures standards are implemented in department.
- Develops program processes around Rehabilitation specialty certifications such as Magnet, CARF, and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury certification, laboratory (CAP) surveys and accreditation.
- Develops program structures that support the interdisciplinary approach to patient care and address the special needs of Rehabilitation patients.
- Coordinates education of all direct care clinicians around respiratory care, policies and protocols.
- Follow appropriate universal precautions during the delivery of care.
- Uses proper lifting and body mechanics during delivery of care.
- Learns new practices, services, regulations programs and shares responsibility for gaps in product, practice or regulatory knowledge.
- Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices.
- Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively and performs essential functions.
- Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk / problem prone / or low volume procedures including but not limited to emergency response techniques.
- Tracks and reports statistics related to respiratory care.
- Participates in hospital meetings as appropriate.
- Works with Medical Director of Respiratory program to update policies and procedures as indicated.
- Coordinates performance improvement activities for respiratory department.
- Serves as back up BLS instructor for facility.
- Considers patient / customer comfort and need to control when planning and delivering patient care.
- Promptly responds to the needs of patients, families, staff and physicians.
- Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
- Respects and considers patient / family preferences, goals and privacy when planning / delivering care.
- Facilitates collaboration and coordination with acute care partners for shared services.
- Builds strong relationships with coworkers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
Job Qualifications :
- Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role in a hospital setting.
ACLS) preferred.
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following :
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.