COPD Navigator Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Days

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a COPD Navigator Respiratory Therapist for full-time day shifts. The role provides COPD education, inhaler technique coaching, oxygen use guidance, and transition planning for patients, with follow-up calls and remote monitoring as needed.

The candidate will collaborate with providers, nursing, case management, and pulmonary rehabilitation to coordinate care, document interactions, and support efforts to reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• 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) required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education on COPD, inhaler technique, oxygen use and care plan.
• Conduct follow-up calls and participate in remote monitoring.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing, case management and pulmonary rehab to coordinate care.
• Document patient interactions and support efforts to reduce readmissions.
• Precept students and act as a positive team role model.

Skills

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Clinical Communication

Education

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CRT or RRT Certification

Illinois Respiratory Care License (Active or Pending)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

COPD Navigator Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $38.50
• Salary Range Maximum: $53.90
• Compensation: USD 38.5 - USD 53.9 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

This position is primarily functioning as the COPD navigator.

Provide individualized inpatient education on COPD, inhaler technique, prescribed oxygen use, and symptom recognition. Help patients understand their care plan and prepare for a successful transition home. Conduct follow-up phone calls to reinforce education, identify barriers, and connect patients with needed resources. Support remote patient monitoring by reviewing reported symptoms and vital signs and escalating concerns according to established protocols. Collaborate with providers, nursing, case management, and pulmonary rehabilitation to coordinate care. Document patient interactions and contribute to efforts to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable readmissions.

Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention and treatment. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of their training.

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.

This position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with every 3rd weekend. No holidays.

Required

• 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)

Preferred

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.