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RWJBarnabas Health Respiratory Care Practitioner in NEWARK, New Jersey
Respiratory Care PractitionerReq #:0000153969
Category:Respiratory Therapy
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Night
Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:Respiratory
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title:Respiratory Therapist Lead
Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Req#:0000153969
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Nights
Department name:Respiratory Therapy
Job Overview:
The Lead/Charge Therapist is responsible for assigning staff to various care areas, for addressing clinical and operational situations as they arise, and for maintaining Department performance standards, reporting performance and behavioral issues. The Lead/Charge RCP is a liaison to the Nursing Department and Medical staff and a resource to the Respiratory staff members. The Charge RCP delivers clinical patient care, as needed, during the course of their normal responsibilities
Qualifications:
Required:
NJ Respiratory License
3 years clinical experience
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
bls certification
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
Nights
Full-Time
Essential Functions:
Assist the Department Educator in orientation of new employees. Ensures all new employees are oriented to the shift including responsibilities and duties. Will demonstrate and observe procedures in various units and assure the new employee s understanding.
Completes chart reviews, QA/PI reviews and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Participates in planning for Department services. Accepts assigned tasks and obtains results.
Effectively addresses clinical and operational issues as they arise
Encourages and completes inter and intra-shift communication using identified processes
Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
Listens and communicates effectively
Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer