Pulmonary services are under the Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) at the Fargo VA HCS. Supervisor RRT, Chief directly reports to the Associate Chief Nurse for the Specialty Care ICC and functions under the clinical supervision of the Pulmonologist. This Supervisory RRT assignment is designated as the Chief. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT. Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. English Language Proficiency. RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-13 (a) Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must: i. Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. ii. Hold an active license and RRT credential. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: i. Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated patient care program. ii. Ability to organize work, delegate tasks, evaluate performance, manage fiscal matters and meet multiple deadlines. iii. Ability to supervise and manage subordinate employees. iv. Skill in interpersonal relationships including conflict resolution. v. Ability to establish and monitor standards and priorities for production and patient care. vi. Skill in recommending improvements to operations based on evaluation of data. (c) Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and must be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. This Supervisory RRT assignment is designated as the Chief. Preferred Experience: One year of credible experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. It is highly desirable that the candidate possess certification in one or more functional specialties. Hold an active licenses and RRT credential. Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G-11, Registered Respiratory Therapist GS-0601 ["The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Functions and responsibilities by the incumbent demonstrate but are not limited to: a) Incumbent at this grade will manage and supervise all aspects of respiratory care including clinical practice, program management, education, human resources management and supervision of the service. This includes planning, organizing, staffing, decision making, coordinating, and reporting for the Respiratory Therapy Department. b) They have the overall responsibility for clinical practice, program management, education, human resource management and supervision of the programs and staff within the Respiratory Therapy Department. c) They advise leadership on policy implications, key issues and relationships to both internal and external interest groups and recommend courses of action. d) They maintain interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals. e) They coordinate and negotiate resolutions to complex problems. f) They participate in the audit of respiratory care, identify opportunities for performance improvement and recommends changes where indicated. g) Incumbent will maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and quality assurance programs. h) Participate, identify and develop opportunities for performance improvement. They ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as Joint Commission. i) Assess and evaluate staff qualifications and competency upon employment and on an ongoing basis. They make recommendations for appointments, advancements and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 0700am-1530pm Telework: Ad Hoc; will discuss during interview Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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