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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • $39 - $50

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent, licensed professional administers respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, their significant others, and other health team members, providing care within the scope of their training.

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 across adult medical-surgical units.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered therapy, assess patient response, and adjust treatment frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Provide care in adult medical-surgical, emergency, critical care, and other units as expected by the hospital.
• 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, serve as a positive role model for team members, and adhere to the NM Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed