Respiratory Clinical Coordinator - Full Time Evening shift
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
The Respiratory Clinical Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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.
An experienced Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating staff assignments, coordination and monitoring of workload and is accountable for ensuring the delivery of quality patient care and patient throughput during the assigned shift.
Responsibilities:
- In addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating staff assignments, coordination and monitoring of workload and is accountable for ensuring the staff orientation and skills and delivery of quality patient care and patient throughput during the assigned shift.
- AARC Member
- Able to monitor quality/safety metrics
- Provide unit-based education
- Give input on Performance Evaluations
- Additional responsibilities assigned by manager
Required:
- 3 Years of Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or Currently Enrolled in a Program and Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Active Illinois Respiratory Care License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - only for hospitals with NICU
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 2 Years of Experience in a PICU/NICU
- 1 Year of Experience in Pulmonary Rehab
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
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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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.