Respiratory Care Practitioner II Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $51.98 (Hourly Rate)

Sign-on bonus available for this position: $10,000.

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

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

Equal Opportunity

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.