Resp Care Practitioner - Full Time Nights

Northwesternmedicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients across adult med/surg units, with evaluation and adjustment of therapies as needed. This role requires licensure, CRT/RRT certification and BLS, and involves education of patients and families plus collaboration with the health care team.

The position supports emergency response, participates in rounds, and serves as a preceptor for students, upholding Northwestern Medicine's

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire.
• CRT or RRT certification, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Competent in adult med/surg units with all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the health team.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management.
• Competent in all adult care areas including ED and ICU per hospital expectations.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates and applies respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes.
• Precepts students.
• Promotes teamwork and adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Adult med-surg care

Patient assessment

Education & counseling

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

0.03FTE

The 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Licensure:

Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire

Certification:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• 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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

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.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

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.