Supervisor-Respiratory Therapy

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy to coordinate the Respiratory Care Department. The role includes direct patient care, staff supervision, and ensuring regulatory compliance across age groups.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to solve staffing and policy challenges. The incumbent must hold a Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RRT) and oversee quality controls, budgeting, and performance metrics in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and supervision of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
• Leadership responsibilities including budgeting and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: provides the primary respiratory care for each shift.
• Supervisory: coordinates activities of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Customer Service: evaluates service quality and implements improvements.
• Staffing: balances staffing to meet service levels.
• Budget: participates in budget requests and monitoring.
• Performance monitoring: ensures staff competency and coaching.
• Regulatory Knowledge: stays current with licensure and compliance requirements.

Skills

Direct patient care

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the activities of the Respiratory Care Department. Responsible for direct patient care, staff supervision, performance monitoring, customer service, and compliance with regulatory guidelines, the incumbent must possess a valid Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License and demonstrate proficiency in patient care across various age groups. Additionally, the role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to solve complex problems related to staffing, patient care, and departmental policies and procedures. As a supervisor, this role oversees and guides a team of employees to ensure efficient task completion, promoting teamwork and effective coordination.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Direct Patient Care:

• In addition to any/all supervisory responsibilities/accountabilities described herein, this position provides direct patient care and serves as the primary respiratory care provider for his/her shift.
  Supervisory:
• Coordinates the activities of the Respiratory Care Department to provide quality service in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Performs/reviews quality controls and equipment maintenance.
• Implements and coordinates compliance with departmental policies/procedures.
• Oversees chart reviews/auditing and daily revenue analysis.
  Customer Service:
• Evaluates customer service and satisfaction.
• Recommends and implements action plans for improved outcomes and implements service recovery.
  Staffing:
• Make adjustment necessary to balance the available staff to the comprehensive services expected of the Respiratory Care Department.
  Budget:
• Provides input in preparing and submitting budget requests.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance.
  Performance monitoring:
• Assures staff competency and proficiency.
• Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility. This includes the EXCEL process with all respiratory personnel.
  Regulatory Knowledge:
• Keeps abreast of current regulatory guidelines and assures compliance. (Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure, JCAHO, OSHA, etc.).
  Clinical Reference:
• Maintains a high level of proficiency in all essential functions.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Education
• Associate's Degree . Required
  Licenses and Certifications
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist