Description Exciting opportunities await at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital as we expand our facilities to better serve our community. This transformative expansion will double our inpatient capacity and modernize our Emergency Department, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive care to our patients. We are seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our esteemed team during this pivotal phase. Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is honored to have received its 4th Magnet® designation and the first Magnet with Distinction®, an accolade given to only 23 hospitals in the U.S. since 2023. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and promoting nursing excellence. With free parking and convenient on-site amenities, you'll thrive in an environment dedicated to both your professional growth and the well-being of our patients.
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Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus Development
This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is 3 12-hour shifts, 7:00PM to 7:30AM with a weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required.
Job Summary
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.
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.
Qualifications
Required: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Respiratory Therapy Program Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License
Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)
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.