Respiratory Care Practitioner II Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

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 II 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.

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.
• CERT PALS REG RRT CERT NRP CERT ACLS

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time