Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Part Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

16d•$39 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunities await at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as we expand our facilities to better serve our community. This transformative expansion will double our inpatient capacity and modernize our Emergency Department, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive care to our patients. We are seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our esteemed team during this pivotal phase. Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is honored to have received its 4th Magnet® designation and the first Magnet with Distinction®, an accolade given to only 23 hospitals in the U.S. since 2023. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and promoting nursing excellence. With free parking and convenient on-site amenities, you’ll thrive in an environment dedicated to both your professional growth and the well-being of our patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Respiratory Therapy Program
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
Understands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines that are ordered on med surg units.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
Educate patients and/or families and provide information about respiratory disease management, community support groups and other resources.
Competent in all adult care areas including med/surg units, emergency department, and critical care units and other units as per hospital expectations.
Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborates with healthcare team.
Evaluates and utilizes respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Precept students.
Serves as positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.