Job Description
Three 12-hour night shifts
The Department of Respiratory Care at NM CDH puts patients first using an evidenced-based practice model of respiratory care helping patients achieve optimal health by providing and coordinating care within RCP scope of practice. We are a professional and knowledgeable team that consistently advocates for treatments that add value and improve outcomes for our patients and our families. We preserve dignity and respect for patients, families, and employees by acting with compassion and collaboration, which leads to improved employee and patient engagement.
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The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
This role is a clinically competent, licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention and treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of his/her training.
- Meets and maintains requirements of an RCP II.
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Qualifications
Required:
- Recent acute care hospital clinical experience with multiple age populations including some Pediatrics.
- If an internal promotion, must meet all dept. RCP I and II requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an American Medical Association/Committee for Accreditation Respiratory Therapy Program.
- CERT CRT, LIC RCP, CERT BLS
Preferred:
- 2 plus years of recent pediatric acute care.
- Associates degree or higher.
- PALS
Additional Information
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.
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 visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
