Respiratory Professional Development Practitioner

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,200 - 137,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is hiring a Respiratory Care Clinical Educator. The role focuses on developing knowledge in pediatric respiratory care and supporting the professional growth of learners.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois, and have a minimum of three years of clinical experience. This position emphasizes collaborative learning in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois.
• Active RRT credential from National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and competency in pediatric respiratory care.
• Evaluate personal practice in relation to professional standards.
• Facilitate professional role development and assist in transformations.

Skills

Pediatric respiratory care

Professional development practices

Evaluation of clinical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Master’s degree in area of specialization or adult education

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Care Clinical Educator is a Licensed Respiratory Therapist who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. The Clinical Educator supports lifelong learners in an inter‑professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge and competency in pediatric respiratory care and professional development practices.
• Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings.
• Assesses clinical skills of staff and provides learning opportunities to advance clinical competencies and decision‑making skills of staff, and documents competencies.
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
• Facilitates professional role development.
• Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree required; Master’s degree in area of specialization or adult education preferred.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Illinois.
• Active RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Recognized certification in specialty area of clinical practice.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area.
• Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association CPR instructor within 6 months of hire.
• Resuscitation requirements as appropriate to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Pay Range

$83,200.00 - $137,280.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability insurance
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and other behavioral health resources
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

EEO Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.