Interim Respiratory Director

Job Summary

As the Interim Respiratory Director at Bear Mountain Health Care, you will be responsible for directing all activities of the Respiratory Department. This includes clinical assessments, record keeping, monthly/quarterly reporting, compliance with treatment plans, and adherence to state licensure requirements and clinical policies and procedures. You will provide quality resident care to enable residents to achieve and maintain the maximum level of ability. Additionally, you will function as a liaison between all disciplines and ensure the department adheres to all state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure proper respiratory staffing 24/7
Educate staff on Medicare/Managed Care/Medicaid guidelines documentation
Monitor all dept documentation for compliance through chart audits
In-service as needed and complete annual evaluations for the Respiratory dept staff
Complete annual vent competencies with Respiratory and Nursing Dept employees
Complete VENT authorizations timely and submit to Central Business Office
Complete Monthly and Quarterly DPH reports timely and submit
Attend center meetings including but not limited to QAPI and Care Plan meetings.
Review Vent and Trach referrals as needed for admission.
Conduct AED drills each shift per policy
Work as a Respiratory Therapist as needed
Follows established department guidelines and recognized procedure and carries out a variety of duties to administer treatments of a complex nature to residents
Sets up, applies and administers all forms of respiratory care as directed using a complete range of respiratory equipment, including positive and negative pressure ventilators. Controls such factors as respiratory ratio, volume and percentage of oxygen on ventilator residents, continuously monitoring resident condition.
Maintains required records, charts, etc. Records treatments and therapies given in a timely and appropriate manner.
Responsible for reviewing physicians orders pertaining to respiratory care
Assists in reconditioning and maintenance of equipment
Sets up and maintains volume ventilators as ordered by the physician
May participate as an instructor in teaching basic respiratory care procedures and routines to respiratory care students who have occasion to handle respiratory equipment
Remains actively certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation. CPR
Remains current by attention to relevant literature, exchange of information and obtaining CEU credits
Applies "5 Star" customer service approach in all aspects of job
Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care
Actively supports Bear Mountain's commitment to providing a "5 Star" service on all quality objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement
Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
Reports any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct
Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Current license in the state of practiced in Respiratory Care required
Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care and/or hospital based experience and training which exceeds 5 years
Successful completion of National Board of Respiratory Care (CRTT or RRT) exam preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills required

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