Disease Management - Respiratory Care Educator

This role will provide inpatient asthma education for parents of patients hospitalized with asthma and ensure health care provider's accurate completion of individualized asthma action plan and/or HMPC.

This role will include but not limited to:

• Ensure Home Management Plan of Care (HMPC) is correctly completed with information specific to the patient

• Review discharge instructions or AVS with patients and families

• Review Asthma Action Plan if applicable

• Ensure Pulmonary patients have an appointment or specialist has been notified

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The RCP in Ambulatory performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.

Responsibilities:

• Description of Essential Functions of the position

• Demonstrates competence in professional practice:

• 1. Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice. 2. Provides direct patient care including: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygience, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases. 3. Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly. 4. Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families. 5. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team. 6. Preceptor for novice therapists.
  
  
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  7. Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems.
  
  
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  8. Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force.
  
  
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  9. Practice contributes toward achieving Respiratory Care Vision Statement. 10. Utilizes the National Patient Safety Goals to provide a safe environment for patients. Maintains a safe environment fo r self and others. 11. Perform diagnostic testing in pulmonary lab.
  
  

• Participates in the development of professional and educational activities:

• 1. Participates in continuing educational opportunities at Children's
  
  
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  2. Supports professional organization of Respiratory Care
  
  
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  3. Shares pertinent information gained from professional seminars, conferences, books, or journals.
  
  
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  4. Assists in identifying learning needs of staff therapist and other healthcare workers.
  
  
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  5. Develops, presents and evaluates programs to meet educational needs of other healthcare workers. 6. Is a member of interdisciplinary committee/project/task force.
  
  

• Incorporates research to clinical practice:

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge of research and quality improvement activities.
  
  
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  2. Reads and evaluates current research that has implications for clinical practice.
  
  
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  3. Shares research findings with colleagues in order to improve clinical practice.
  
  
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  4. Participates in research and quality improvement activities.
  
  

• Asthma Management Program RCPs only:

• 1. Home visits are conducted to include trigger assessment, education on the proper use of devices, and one-on-one asthma-specific education
  
  
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  2. Participate in community events and outreach
  
  
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  3. Occasional weekend assignments required
  
  

You may be required to float occasionally to other Children's Health locations including Dallas, Plano and THD Clinics.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years full time experience following graduation from a Respiratory Care program required

At least 3 years' experience, preferably in pediatric/ neonatal care preferred

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care preferred

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience required

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Texas license required

• RRT required

• Completion in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCPs) through the American Heart Association (AHA) in accordance with their job description required

• Effective 11/18/2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification by 7/1/2021 required

• AARC Membership, NPS, CPFT or RPFT preferred

• Asthma Management Program only: Asthma Educator certification within one and a half (1.5) years of hire required

• Asthma Management Program only: Valid Texas driver license required

JOB PROFILE

• Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

• Works independently, receives minimal guidance

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

• Caregiver Leave

• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.