<p>Location: Oak Park, Illinois</p> <p>Business Unit: Rush Oak Park</p> <p>Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital</p> <p>Department: Pulmonary Rehabilitation</p> <p>Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)</p> <p>Shift: Shift 1</p> <p>Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)</p> <p>Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).</p> <p>Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 per hour</p> <p>Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Clinical Manager is the clinical and business leader of a specific patient care unit(s) with accountability for planning, organizing, staffing, coaching and motivating a professional team so that safe and effective care is delivered. The Clinical Manager is responsible for operations, employee management, financial management and the clinical outcomes of the unit(s). The Clinical Manager provides direction and vision for the department (s) and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with policies and procedures. This position works closely with all multidisciplinary team members to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always followed by keeping the care and safety of the patient population as a top priority. Responsible for working with Director of Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab Operations in providing leadership and support for direct management and leadership of Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation.</p> <p>Other information:</p> <p>Required Job Qualifications:</p> <p>License: Must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of IL</p> <p>Education: Earned RT/Healthcare management degree at the baccalaureate level or higher required</p> <p>Certifications: BLS and ACLS required</p> <p>Special Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, autonomy, and decision-making skills. High level of analytical ability and the skill to work in complex clinical systems required. Experience in program development and operations preferred. Ability to interact with all members of the interdisciplinary team and to build credible collaborative relationships. Able to work independently with effective follow through and accountability. Ability to use computer systems including electronic medical records, chart reviews, and programs such as Excel, Word, and Power Point are highly preferred</p> <p>Experience: 3-5 years in Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation setting with</p> <p>progressive leadership responsibilities.</p> <p>Preferred Job Qualifications:</p> <p>Physical Demands: This job requires to be on your feet for extended periods of time with</p> <p>the ability to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while working</p> <p>Competencies:</p> <p>Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <p>Quality and Patient Safety</p> <ul> <li>Following the National Patient Safety Goals and AACVPR requirements </li><li>Prevents recognized safety hazards and proactively reporting near misses </li><li>Maintains and supports Just Culture by reporting errors. </li><li>Identifies potential opportunities and participates collaboratively to make improvements. </li></ul> <p>Position Performance Area/Expectations:</p> <p>Evidence Based Practice</p> <ul> <li>Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement </li><li>Leads department quality initiatives, research and/or evidence-based activities utilizing best current evidence. </li><li>Develop effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence-based practices. </li><li>Provides leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit, department, and division level. </li></ul> <p>Relationship and Caring:</p> <ul> <li>Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness, and mutual goal setting. </li><li>Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes. </li><li>Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments. </li><li>Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view, and promotes shared governance. </li><li>Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines. </li><li>Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education. </li></ul> <p>Critical Thinking</p> <ul> <li>Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry. </li><li>Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement </li><li>Responds to societal and technological trends issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare. </li></ul> <p>Technical Expertise</p> <ul> <li>Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability. </li><li>Articulates standards and monitors compliance with AACVPR requirements, TJC and all other regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization. </li><li>Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making. </li><li>Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost-effective care. </li><li>Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills. </li></ul> <p>Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Translates the organizational vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs. </li><li>Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment. </li><li>Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change. </li><li>Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues. </li><li>Mentors and coaches' delegation and management skills along with career development. </li><li>Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation. </li><li>Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goalsProvides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, and staff, to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes. </li></ul> <p>Systems</p> <ul> <li>Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit. </li><li>Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget. </li></ul> <p>Populations Served: Young adult, adult and geriatric patients.</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions and level of work performed by individuals in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed.</p> <p>Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</p>