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	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
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		<div>
		<div><span>Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care in response to specific patient needs. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population. Reports to the Director of Patient Care Services – Critical Care.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care following established policies, procedures, and regulations.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the preschool, school age or adolescent patient and his/her family. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span><em><strong>Core competencies:</strong></em></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Adept in conflict resolution</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Skilled in intake interviewing</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Culturally sensitive expertise in crisis intervention techniques</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Exceptional interpersonal communication</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Psychiatric population familiarity </span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Psychotropic medication knowledge</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Understands and evaluates data related to psychiatric emergency: Vital signs/LOC Glasgow coma scale; Lab tests (routine bloodwork, urine toxicology screen)</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Demonstrated understanding of the Emergency Mental Health Nurse and their role within the ED</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Demonstrated ability to provide a safe environment and interventions to manage alterations in mental/behavioral health and ensure patient and staff safety</span></div>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div>
		<div><span>PALS preferred.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>RN certification preferred.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div>
		<div><span>Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience, however a BSN is preferred.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Experience in both pediatric medical and psychiatric settings preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Pediatric experience preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
</div>
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Registered Nurse - Full Time, Norfolk, VA

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<ul id="pfm_form" style="list-style:none;">
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div>
		<div><span>Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care in response to specific patient needs. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population. Reports to the Director of Patient Care Services – Critical Care.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care following established policies, procedures, and regulations.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the preschool, school age or adolescent patient and his/her family. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span><em><strong>Core competencies:</strong></em></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Adept in conflict resolution</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Skilled in intake interviewing</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Culturally sensitive expertise in crisis intervention techniques</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Exceptional interpersonal communication</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Psychiatric population familiarity </span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Psychotropic medication knowledge</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Understands and evaluates data related to psychiatric emergency: Vital signs/LOC Glasgow coma scale; Lab tests (routine bloodwork, urine toxicology screen)</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Demonstrated understanding of the Emergency Mental Health Nurse and their role within the ED</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Demonstrated ability to provide a safe environment and interventions to manage alterations in mental/behavioral health and ensure patient and staff safety</span></div>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div>
		<div><span>PALS preferred.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>RN certification preferred.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div>
		<div><span>Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience, however a BSN is preferred.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Experience in both pediatric medical and psychiatric settings preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Pediatric experience preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
</div>
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</div><p><b>Additional Information</b> </p> <p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">CHKDHS</span></span></span></span></i></b><i> </i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></p>

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	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – </span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><span style="color:#0070c0">click here for more information</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><i>T<span style="background:white">alentTeam@chkd.org</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
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		<div>
		<div>
		<p><span>The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population in the following areas Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), Emergency Department (ED), all general care areas and outpatient areas upon request.  This position provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.  Reports to Respiratory Care Manager.</span></p>
		</div>
		</div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, and inhaled medications.  May assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high-risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations to facilitate tests and procedures.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs all other duties as assigned. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><u>Required Licenses and/or Certifications</u></strong></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire.</span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div><span>Must provide record of credential at the time of hire.</span></div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation / certification required at time of hire and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div><span>If certified, must provide record of designation/certification at the time of hire.</span></div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation/certification required at time of hire and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div><span>If certified, must provide record of designation/certification at the time of hire.</span></div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training required at time of hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div><span>If certified, must provide record of certification/training at the time of hire.</span></div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><u>Required Education and Experience </u></strong></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program, college, or university required. </span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div><span>Must provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript from an accredited program, college, or university at time of hire.</span></div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Continuous re-certification and/or maintenance of licensures, certifications/designations, training, educational and application requirements is required during employment.</span></div>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><u>Preferred Education and Experience </u></strong></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program, college, or university preferred.</span></div>

			<ul>
				<li class="c" style="list-style-type:square;">
				<div>
				<div><span>Must provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript from an accredited program, college, or university at time of hire.</span></div>
				</div>
				</li>
			</ul>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><u>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</u></strong></span></div>

		<ul>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.  </span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.</span></div>
			</li>
			<li class="c" style="list-style-type:circle;">
			<div><span>Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.</span></div>
			</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
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Respiratory Care Practitioner

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<ul id="pfm_form" style="list-style:none;">
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div>
		<div><span>Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.</span></div>
		</div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.  </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Bachelor’s degree is preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.   </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><em>Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.</em></strong></span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Sign On Bonus Available)

<p><b>Summary</b> </p> <div class="fieldValueText">
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<ul id="pfm_form" style="list-style:none;">
	<li class="h">
	<div><strong><u>**Up to $20K Sign On Bonus Available**</u></strong></div>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div> </div>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.  </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Bachelor’s degree is preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.   </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><em>Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.</em></strong></span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div><p><b>Additional Information</b> </p> <p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">CHKDHS</span></span></span></span></i></b><i> </i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – </span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><span style="color:#0070c0">click here for more information</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><i>T<span style="background:white">alentTeam</span><span style="background:white">@chkd.org</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><b>Summary</b> </p> <div class="fieldValueText">
<div class="fieldValueText">
<div class="fieldValueText">
<ul id="pfm_form" style="list-style:none;">
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.  </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Bachelor’s degree is preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.   </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><em>Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.</em></strong></span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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</div>
</div>
</div><p><b>Additional Information</b> </p> <p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">CHKDHS</span></span></span></span></i></b><i> </i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – </span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><span style="color:#0070c0">click here for more information</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><i>T<span style="background:white">alentTeam</span><span style="background:white">@chkd.org</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p> </p>

<p><b>Summary</b> </p> <div class="fieldValueText">
<div class="fieldValueText">
<div class="fieldValueText">
<ul id="pfm_form" style="list-style:none;">
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Performs other duties as assigned. </span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.  </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Bachelor’s degree is preferred. </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.</span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span>Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s mental or physical well-being.   </span></div>
		</li>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:disc;">
		<div><span><strong><em>Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.</em></strong></span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li class="h">
	<div><span><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></div>

	<ul>
		<li class="c" style="list-style-type:none;">
		<div><span>Click here to view physical requirements.</span></div>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div><p><b>Additional Information</b> </p> <p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">CHKDHS</span></span></span></span></i></b><i> </i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – </span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><span style="color:#0070c0">click here for more information</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:" open="" sans",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at </span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#0070c0"><i>T<span style="background:white">alentTeam</span><span style="background:white">@chkd.org</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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