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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Respiratory Resource Coordinator- Full time - R-000012-5904 in Chicago, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11882941 By joining our team, you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Respiratory Resource Coordinator\'s primary function will be the facilitation of the daily workflow of the team, coordinating and monitoring all activity and ensuring the delivery of quality patient care during a specific shift. The coordinator works directly under the supervision of the department manager with duties carried out and guided by the hospital and department\'s policy, procedures and protocols. When required, the coordinator will deliver general respiratory patient care and diagnostic testing according to the physician\'s orders.

The Respiratory Resource Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the hospital.

The Respiratory Resource Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Respiratory Resource Coordinator will:

Daily Operations

  • Oversee the distribution of the daily patient care assignment as well as other shift activities
  • Supports staff in the delivery of general respiratory patient care and diagnostic testing according to physician orders
  • Assures appropriate levels of staffing for current and oncoming shift
  • Updates tool used to track all patients on respiratory services
  • Coordinates work flow during the shift to ensure departmental commitments and standards of quality patient care are met
  • Provides supervision during assigned shift and serves as technical and clinical resource for department staff

Quality Assurance

  • Participates in the collection and gathering of data from patients medical record as assigned
  • Participates in the development of professional standards
  • Participates in equipment trials
  • Participates in departments ongoing quality assurance program
  • Compiles data for operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Departmental Effectiveness

  • Functions in the role of department liaison during the course of the shift
  • Attends and takes part in interdisciplinary patient rounds with medical staff
  • Represents the department on select committees and projects as assigned by the manager
  • Assist in the development of department goals
  • Identifies and recommends service improvement initiatives
  • Compiles data for operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
  • Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

Supports orientation, education, and development of staff

  • Assists in the interviewing , selection , training and retention of staff
  • Assist in the process of on- oarding department and hospital personnel
  • Stresses and reinforces adherence to policies and procedures
  • Provides supervision of new employee during orientation
  • Provides and reports accurate information regarding unusual incidents and personnel issues for the manager to follow up on.
  • Responds to urgent issues such as disaster alerts, patient emergencies, employee injury, patient and family concerns, providing service recovery measures when necessary.
  • Assist with the screening and admission process of new and potential respiratory patients
  • Assist with the discharge planning of patients receiving respiratory services
  • Conducts shift huddles with departmental personnel to ensure compliance with current standards , established practices as well as implementation of new policies

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports directly to the Manager, Respiratory Care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

A professional level of knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor\'s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited program.

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