Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Part Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Exciting opportunities await at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin 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 youll thrive in an environment dedicated to both your professional growth and the well-being of our patients.

Want to learn more about our hospital expansion Click the link below to follow along about exciting project updates! 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 for this role is 3 12-hour shifts 7pm to 7:30am with a weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required.**

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission vision and values of NM 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.

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.

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 
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (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.

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 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 :

Part-time