Description

As a Respiratory Therapy Team Lead you will ensure the clinical needs of each child are implemented, support a multidisciplinary team approach to clinical care, and supervise staff to ensure delivery of quality care. 

Schedule

Flexible night shift schedule working 40 hours a week between the hours of 6pm-6amBenefits that Work for You!Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.Paid Time Off – Generous PTO that accrues from the first day. 40 hours of PTO are front-loaded.Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

 What You'll Do

Ensures staff provide care according to the child’s care plan and provide clinical care according to best practices as defined by ChildServe policy and practice manuals.Ensures staff document accurately, completely, and timely as defined by nursing/respiratory therapy standards or practice and ChildServe policies and procedures and provides feedback to supervisor on how the documentation system can be improved.Serve as a preceptor and is responsible for ensuring newly hired staff are competent to provide care.Responsible for effectively managing staff performance as well as developing staff skills, talents and knowledge.Responsible for ensuring supervised staff are current with all unit and ChildServe specific information.Addresses stakeholder feedback effectively, respectfully, and professionally.Ensures environment is maintained according to regulatory requirements. Consistently demonstrates good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.Provides direct care as assigned.Ensures adequate numbers of qualified staff to meet the needs of children within defined clinical model.Within the respiratory therapy scope of practice and physician’s orders, ensures the implementation of each child’s care plan and achieves the goals set forth in that care plan.

What You'll Need

Certification from an accredited respiratory therapy program and current licensure to practice in the state of IowaRegistered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory CareTwo year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in in the field of pediatrics, rehabilitation and/or with children with complex medical needsAbility to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected].

Why ChildServe?   

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:   

Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! 

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.