Supervisor, Respiratory Care Services - Nights

Overview:

At WakeMed, we’re redefining what excellence in healthcare looks like — and it starts with strong, compassionate leaders. We’re looking for an experienced Respiratory Care Supervisor to lead our Night Shift Respiratory Care team at our Raleigh Campus, a Level I Trauma Center that never sleeps and never settles.

 

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a Respiratory Therapist who thrives in fast‑paced environments, values teamwork, and is passionate about developing high‑performing teams while keeping patients at the center of everything we do.

 

About the Role

 

The Respiratory Care Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of staff and the day‑to‑day clinical and operational management of Respiratory Care Services during the night shift. As a key member of the management team, this leader collaborates closely with the Director, Medical Director, physician leaders, nursing, and multidisciplinary partners to ensure safe, evidence‑based, and high‑quality patient care.

 

This role blends clinical expertise, people leadership, and operational oversight, ensuring compliance with WakeMed standards, regulatory agencies, and professional practice guidelines while fostering a supportive and accountable work culture.

 

What you will do:

 

Leadership & HR Management (30%)

• Supervise, coach, and develop Respiratory Care team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, and career development
• Foster engagement, accountability, and a high‑performance culture aligned with WakeWay Everytime behaviors
• Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Participate in internal and external candidate selection processes

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care (20%)

• Maintain professional competence and provide direct clinical care as needed
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence‑based respiratory care across all patient populations
• Serve as a clinical role model and escalation resource during night shift operations

Administrative & Operational Oversight (30%)

• Oversee administrative workflows and daily respiratory care operations
• Coordinate staffing, daily assignments, and patient coverage
• Ensure accurate scheduling, timekeeping review, and staffing adjustments
• Perform all operational duties required to support the respiratory team

Coordination & Planning (15%)

• Coordinate daily work activities and ensure timely posting of schedules
• Participate in short‑ and long‑term departmental planning
• Promote efficient workflows and operational readiness during overnight hours

Quality, Education & Evidence‑Based Practice (5%)

• Promote evidence‑based practice through education, protocols, and standard work
• Participate in quality assessment, process improvement, and practice evaluation
• Ensure compliance with WakeMed policies, standing orders, and regulatory standards

 

Who we are looking for

The selected person for this role will encompass and demonstrate WakeMed’s Leader Compact by:

• Respect for People: Creating a professional, respectful work environment where staff feel supported and patients come first
• Communication: Providing open, honest, and transparent communication with leaders, staff, and providers
• Teamwork: Collaborating across disciplines and developing strong, engaged teams
• Commitment & Accountability: Setting clear expectations, holding self and others accountable, and driving quality and safety
• WakeWay 2 Excellence: Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction, standard work, and process efficiency

 

Why WakeMed?

• Level I Trauma Center with diverse, high‑acuity patient populations
• Strong leadership collaboration and enterprise support
• Focus on professional growth, shared governance, and innovation
• A culture rooted in compassion, excellence, and community impact

 

If you’re ready to lead from the front, build strong teams overnight, and make a real impact when it matters most — we’d love to connect with you.

 

WakeMed Benefits & Perks

 

• Free parking at all campuses
• Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
• Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
• WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
• Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future

Department Description:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Experience: 6 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required - And 4 Years Leadership Required