Respiratory Care Practitioner I, Full-Time, Nights (Sign-On Bonus Offered)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a clinically competent, licensed professional who administers respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The role adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team while providing care within the scope of their training. This full-time position is on the night shift and qualifies for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies and modalities to adult medical-surgical patients.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered for medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess patient response, and adjust treatment frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Provide respiratory care in adult care areas, including medical-surgical units, the emergency department, critical care units, and other units as required by hospital expectations.
• Respond to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate and use respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precept students.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation as a positive role model and consistently adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• A $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility conditions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree