Respiratory Navigator Full Time
Holy Cross

Job Info

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Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:

This position will be located in the new state of the art COPD Clinic, and a part of our grand opening of our new comprehensive pulmonary rehab program. The role of the pulmonary rehab respiratory navigator in providing a range of care and therapy interventions for people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis and other chronic lung conditions. Develop effective, engaging, and motivating educational topics enabling the patient to best self-manage chronic lung disease.

• Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing
• Ability to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment
• Use judgement and initiative to produce exercise programs, develop them and see them through to completion
• On-going data input which enables statistics to be collated from this Information.
• Basic understanding of pulmonary disease management and respiratory care services including home health durable medical equipment
• Able to work with patients to build relationships and develop methods for self -care
• Knowledge of chronic conditions, evidence-based guidelines, prevention, wellness, health risk assessment, and patient education
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills, and critical analysis skills.
• General computer knowledge
• Pulmonary function testing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve to promote best practice in pulmonary patient care and assimilate various service lines to meet patient needs
• Ability to develop positive, longitudinal relationships and set appropriate boundaries with patients/families.
• Provide planned interventions and therapeutic rehabilitation program with adults suffering from COPD, Bronchiectasis and other chronic lung conditions.
• Provide administrative support for running the pulmonary rehabilitation courses. This includes organizing assessments, education and liaising with patients

Minimum qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the Department of Health.

• BLS/ACLS
• Knowledge in Pulmonary Function Testing
• Pulmonary Disease educator certified or willing within 6 months
• Pulmonary Rehab certification
• 2+ years experience in pulmonary chronic care

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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