As a comprehensive center, respiratory navigators aspire to demonstrate, patient/family and community education, contribution to the body of nursing knowledge and facilitation of professional growth and development.
Respiratory Navigators assist in the promotion and maintenance of high level, quality care through the analysis, review, and evaluation of clinical practices within the hospital. Assures effective and efficient utilization of hospital facilities and services.
When dealing with a disease that manifests differently in each individual, the navigator’s patient-centric approach can make a dramatic difference.
Navigators facilitate the longitudinal care process, advocating for the patient at every step. Through routine check-ins, they help make sure patients are aware of the medical and rehabilitation services available to them, and they ultimately empower patients to improve their own quality of life and overall health.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity
Pulmonary Function equipment calibration and set up
Evaluate response to bronchodilators
Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing
Ability to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment
Ability to develop positive, longitudinal relationships and set appropriate boundaries with patients/families.
Excellent assessment and triage skills. Ability to implement evidence base interventions and protocols for chronic conditions
Able to demonstrate ability to educate and instruct patients in various respiratory modalities including treatments, pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, secretion clearing techniques, smoking cessation, sleep disorder compliance and recognition
Minimum qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the Department of Health.
BLS required. ACLS preferred
Knowledge in Pulmonary Function Testing
Pulmonary Disease educator certified or willing within 6 months
CPFT or RPFT designation preferred or willing within 6 months
Coding, billing experience preferred
2+ years experience in pulmonary chronic care
Registered Respiratory Therapist through the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
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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
Legal Info:
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.