COPD Navigator Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Days

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?

This position is primarily functioning as the COPD navigator.

Provide individualized inpatient education on COPD, inhaler technique, prescribed oxygen use, and symptom recognition. Help patients understand their care plan and prepare for a successful transition home. Conduct follow-up phone calls to reinforce education, identify barriers, and connect patients with needed resources. Support remote patient monitoring by reviewing reported symptoms and vital signs and escalating concerns according to established protocols. Collaborate with providers, nursing, case management, and pulmonary rehabilitation to coordinate care. Document patient interactions and contribute to efforts to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable readmissions.

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.

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

This position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, 8-hour shifts, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with every 3rd weekend. No holidays.

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.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License; Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice to have

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)