Pediatric Chronic Home Vent Program Manager

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VCU Health System Authority is seeking an CHV Program Manager for the Chronic Home Ventilator Program. The role oversees pediatric home ventilation, in-clinic and remote management, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

You will direct clinical operations, education, and research activities to improve outcomes. Requirements include Virginia-licensed Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT, CPR, and at least 5 years of respiratory care experience, with pediatric/home ventilation experience preferred.

Formación

• Education and certification requirements for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed in Virginia.
• NBRC credential and current CPR certification are required; CRT grandfathering rules apply for pre-2015 hires.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred but combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with pediatric chronic/home ventilation and neuromuscular respiratory impairment is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Provide respiratory care assessment, monitoring, and coordination for chronic/home ventilatory patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and home care vendors to implement and adjust care plans.
• Review ventilator data and patient information to support clinical decisions and status.
• Coordinate testing, equipment, and therapy services with external providers.
• Participate in clinics and rounds, contributing respiratory expertise to patient management.
• Educate patients, caregivers, staff, and partners on respiratory care and equipment.

Conocimientos

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Clinical coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Educación

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Virginia Respiratory Therapist license

CPR certification

Bachelors in respiratory therapy (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

The VCU Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) Chronic Home Ventilator Program Manager (CHV PM) will manage pediatric home ventilator/tracheostomy program that encompasses clinical care within a multidisciplinary clinic and a growing community outreach and engagement program.

Essential Job Statements

Respiratory Therapy Support (60%)

• Provides respiratory care assessment, monitoring, and coordination for patients requiring chronic and home ventilatory support, including oversight of in-clinic and remote respiratory management.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse navigators, home care vendors, and multidisciplinary team members to implement, adjust, and maintain respiratory care plans and goals of care.
• Reviews respiratory data and clinical information to support timely clinical decision-making, including ventilator performance, compliance, and patient status.
• Coordinates respiratory testing, equipment, and therapy services, ensuring appropriate ordering, documentation, and follow-through with external providers and vendors.
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and care planning activities, contributing respiratory expertise to comprehensive patient management.
• Provides education and support to patients, caregivers, staff, and healthcare partners related to respiratory care, equipment uses, and disease management.

Clinic Operations Support (30%)

• Supports clinical operations and program management activities, including patient onboarding, clinic preparation, follow-up communication, and quality improvement tracking.
• Assists with data collection, tracking, and reporting related to patient outcomes, program metrics, and compliance for quality improvement and operational needs.

Research Support (10%)

• Provides research support and coordination by collaborating with research teams, supporting study activities, maintaining required training, and assisting with data management and dissemination.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned in support of patient care, program operations, education, and research initiatives.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)

Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/(*CRT) required.
• Current CPR certification is required by practice setting.

*Hires before 1/1/2015 with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification will be grandfathered into this role.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

• NBRC CPFT or RPFT certification
• ACLS/PALS Certification

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Familiarity and experience with patients with neuromuscular respiratory impairment
• Familiarity with regional and local landscape.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Computer skills and proficiency

Cultural Responsiveness

• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally and gain trust with culturally diverse individuals.
• Ability to show empathy.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU and VCU Health.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• Required to car travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Long‑distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Call may be required based on operational needs of the clinic.