Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRNWho we are:St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.Your experience matters St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Qualifications and requirements Current state Respiratory Therapist Licensure.Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory TherapyAdditional requirements include: Licensed in the state of PABasic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities About the positionCompletes routine audits to assure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS in order to meet compliance standards.Assists the Nurse Manager in annual evaluations by providing feedback on clinical performance. Identifies educational opportunities for the nursing staff based on clinical needs identified and verbalized by nursing staff.Educates and monitors all staff regarding accurate and complete respiratory documentation. Assists in respiratory education for licensed nursing staff.Acts as key player in daily stand up clinical meeting to communicate/identify patient status.Acts as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses in caring for respiratory patients in the facility.Assists nursing staff with patient/family teaching needs. Coordinates educational resources to help decrease readmissions to acute care hospital within 30 days of discharge.Provides Cerner documentation/orientation training for all new licensed nursing personnel.Conducts remediation sessions for nursing staff with identified documentation deficiencies.Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of respiratory patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.Assures and assists with nursing participation in interdisciplinary team conferences.Performs timely and accurate respiratory assessments.May need to take a partial or full assignment based on staffing matrix. Other duties as assigned.EEOC Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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