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 Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required