Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner - Duke University Hospital - Nights

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Respiratory CarePatient Navigator , Neonatal/Pediatric

Job Title:</spa n> RESPIRATORYCARE PRACTITIONER, Advanced Neonatal/Pediat ric

Duke University Health Sys tem (DUHS) Job Description

Shift: Day shift< /p>

40 hours week 
Job Code: 4250
FLSA: N
Job Level: F1 (August 2019)
Revised Date:</stron g>03/06/2018
Supervisory Responsibility: No< /p>

GeneralDescrip tion of the Role

Meets clinical requirements of ARCP. Plans, directs and participates inthe delivery of patient care. Coordinates the plan of care for patients with complexrespiratory disord ers from acute care to outpatient management. Acts as aliaison betweenth e patient and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary careand equipment is provided promptly and effectively. Responsibilities includeidentifyi ng and educating on health risks, monitoring patient compliance withcurr ent disease specific clinical guidelines, coordinating with outpatientcl inics, educating patients and their families on their specific diseasepr ocess, and providing ongoing assessment, monitoring and re-evaluationofn eeds. Provides support to inpatient RCS team with education and policy r eviewwith evidence based standards of care.< /strong>

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AssociatedOutcomes

< p>The RC Transition Navigator works independentlyutilizing establi shed protocols and critical thinking skills to act as apositive change a gent to improve the client’s health status; workscollaboratively withpri mary care providers, specialists and the health careteam to providecase management services to patients with chronic respiratorysupport neeome c are regimen, days to care areatransition, days to discharge, readmids.  Outcomes may includepressure injury, days to achieve hssion , access to home equipment, and costreduction in addition to otheroutcom es identified by the interdisciplinaryteam or leadership.

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Targeted PatientP opulations

Tracheostomy, home ventilatordep endent, non-invasive andpulmonary clearance patients.

**As this position is evolving, duties andoutcome s may be subjectto change with discussion.

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·        Workcollabor atively with physicians, nursing, and other members of themulti-discipli nary team providing targeted management and education to patientsdiagnos ed with a complex respiratory disorder. Develops individual action plans that help coordinate care, manage costs, and open lines of communication .

·        Nav igatethe patients care to include contacting appropriate team members/ag encies toassist in the determination of patients’ needs and/or eligibili ty for services.

·        < /span>Monitorsprocedural/clinic schedules to ensure appropriate ne eds and follow up calls areinitiated and patients are aware of what they should expect for inpatient ordischarge processes.

< span>·        Participatesin quality in itiatives to drive improved patient outcomes.

·         Helpsensure service growth by p articipation in outreach strategies such as healthfairs, screenings, and community education.

·        </s pan>Completesprojects in assigned timeline. Analyzesproject data for departmental processimprovement. Demonstrates abilityto priori tize and efficiently manageassignments.

·         Demonstratesability to communicate ef fectively with patients, families, co-workers, andphysicians. Quickly ad opts changes needed to meet customer needs. Delivers carein a nonjudgeme nt/nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to linguistic,cultural, an d spiritual needs. Displays conduct that fosters the growth anddevelopme nt of a professional and harmonious work environment.

·        Appropriatelydocuments encounters with patients as well as submit billing documentation andcodi ng in a timely manner to ensureproper reimbursement of services provide d.

·        Se rvesas a point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregi vers toprovide assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care se rvices fortheir disease process such as pulmonary function testing, pulm onary rehabreferrals, family smoking cessation, sleep studies,and commun ity resources andsupport groups.

• Routine care: </l i>
  • Routine patient care will be provided bythe a ssigned RCP unless a specific assessment is required, at which point the Navigator will communicate with the assigned RCP.</s pan>
  • Weekly rounding with care team and Navigator to review patient progress with plan of care and communication with assigned RCP following.
  • Tracheos tomy discharge education and device education will be overseen by Navigator. Initial education and Emergency scenarios will be condu cted by Navigator or specific team. All other classes can be taugh t be assigned RCP.

RequiredQualifications at this Level

Education

Completion of a 2 year AMA approvedrespiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalen t) and NorthCarolina State Licensure and Registry (RRT) by the National Association forRespiratory Care (NBRC).  

Must maintain annual skill maintenancerequirements

Must maintain annual safety/compliancerequirements

Must maintain North Carolina annual licenserequirements for CEUs

Experience

Level I Trau ma - ICU experience stronglypreferred

Twoyears of cli nical experience followinggraduation from a respiratory careprogram</spa n>

Degrees,Licensure, and/or Certification</s trong>

North Carolina State Licensure and Registry(RRT) by t he National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  </spa n>

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) andAdvanced Car diac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric RCP’s need your N RP, PALS andACLS within 90 days of hire.

Know ledge,Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction rel ative to the specific age of a patient.
• Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and res ponsibilities required for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Skills validation / certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
• Wor k involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physic ians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
• Work is performed in all areas of thehospital.</span >
• Work may require liftingor pushingin excess of 30 p ounds.
• Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.
• Work require s walking, running, climbing and bending. Customer service and commu nication expertise

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program requirements (Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs

Experience

Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

North Carolina State Licensure Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution

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