Respiratory Clinical Supervisor / Respiratory Care Department, Pulmonary Function Lab, Pulmonary Sleep Lab - Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It’s Work That Matters.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Supervisor, Clinical Services provides operational and clinical supervision for inpatient and outpatient respiratory care services which includes Pulmonary Sleep Lab and Pulmonary Function Lab. Provides front-line supervision to staff while on the unit/department. Collaborates with the Director/Manager to implement plans addressing performance management, quality improvement, advancement of care delivery, and customer/staff satisfaction. Serves as a work area leader and develops systems to ensure efficient workflow and collaborative relationships with physicians and other members of the interprofessional team. Maintains open communication with director/manager regarding patients, family, personnel and departmental issues. In collaboration with the director/manager and physicians, develops, implements, and evaluates systems to improve patient care efficiency and throughput. Maintains clinical competence and area awareness by directly working in the area as charge or clinician and serves as a resource in patient care. Develops and oversees activities to achieve work area goals and objectives to improve clinical care, customer satisfaction and quality of work life for staff. Develops annual performance objectives with the work area employees. Engages in continuous performance management, writes performance evaluations for staff, and conducts evaluation conferences on a timely basis. Holds employees accountable and implements the disciplinary process when appropriate in collaboration with director/manager. Manages staffing levels with awareness to patient’s acuity, staff competencies, skill mix and budgetary limitations. Ensures that staffing and/or assignments and breaks are adjusted and appropriate. Engages in the hiring process and makes recommendations to the director/manager related to hiring of personnel.
The ideal candidate needs to be open and flexible to accommodate the department and operational needs.
Schedule: This is an exempt position with (5) 8-hr four or (4) 10-hr onsite shifts. Hours will vary but will primarily be: 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:00 am- 3:30pm. One full weekend shift per month and will be talking call. 1 clinical shift per week. Attend mandatory team meetings and participate in department and enterprise project meetings will be on dayshift and flexibility is required.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Previous healthcare leadership experience required. 3-5 years of experience in neonatal and pediatric critical respiratory care preferred. Ability to lead others and facilitate and resolve conflict. Good organizational skills and technical skills. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s degree and current California Respiratory Care license required. AHA BLS and PALS and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist certification required. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Certification a plus. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures – for our patients, as well as for you and your career!
CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
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