22918 Respiratory Care Practitioner Apply now " Date: Sep 3, 2025 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202 Organization: HHC Division:Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 22918 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Any Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care to inpatients with respect to acuity, age, and required treatment. This position is responsible for all professional requirements including licensure, attendance of meetings, annual education, and quarterly competencies. The Respiratory Care Practitioner proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Administers all respiratory care as ordered by a physician Delivers respiratory care via assessment, critical thinking, and monitoring while exercising multi-disciplinary communication Provides accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient care administered Complies with all organizational policies including state licensure, practice guidelines, required credentialing, and passing all required competencies Complies with the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct Provides age appropriate respiratory care in all assigned areas Participate in continuing education and in-services to remain current in respiratory care Attends 75% of all departmental meetings Serves as a resource to coworkers and all disciplines within the organization Cleans and assemble respiratory care equipment utilized at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital Provides indicated education regarding respiratory care to patients and families Submits accurate and complete equipment charges via the electronic medical record in coordination with accurate documentation Job Requirements Graduate from an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Indiana Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC; new graduates will be required to obtain the RRT credential within twelve (12) months from the date of graduation Current certification in BLS, ACLS, and organizational required annual education Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few. Apply now " For 160 years, Eskenazi Health has offered high-quality, cost-effective and patient-focused health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. As one of America s largest essential health-care systems, Eskenazi Health provides treatment and services to nearly 1 million outpatient visitors each year. Eskenazi Health prides itself on creating the best possible experience for employees while on the job, providing the organizational care that makes everyone s job easier. Eskenazi Health has been named as one of Becker s Hospital Review s 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years and was named on the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers 2018." The hospital and its more than 30 primary and mental health care sites located throughout Indianapolis are always looking for quality professionals to fill positions and join the Eskenazi Health team.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?jaopn1lYnUYq4kiV5eB%2f7Qk" width="0" height="0" />

**Respiratory Care Practitioner**

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus, including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

**Job Description**

- Administers all respiratory care as ordered by a physician
- Delivers respiratory care via assessment, critical thinking, and monitoring while exercising multi-disciplinary communication
- Provides accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient care administered
- Complies with all organizational policies including state licensure, practice guidelines, required credentialing, and passing all required competencies
- Complies with the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Provides age-appropriate respiratory care in all assigned areas
- Participates in continuing education and in-services to remain current in respiratory care
- Attends 75% of all departmental meetings
- Serves as a resource to coworkers and all disciplines within the organization
- Cleans and assembles respiratory care equipment utilized at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
- Provides indicated education regarding respiratory care to patients and families
- Submits accurate and complete equipment charges via the electronic medical record in coordination with accurate documentation

**Requirements**

- Graduate from an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Indiana
- Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC; new graduates will be required to obtain the RRT credential within twelve (12) months from the date of graduation
- Current certification in BLS, ACLS, and organizational required annual education

**Community Overview**

For 160 years, Eskenazi Health has offered high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. As one of America's largest essential health-care systems, Eskenazi Health provides treatment and services to nearly 1 million outpatient visitors each year.

Eskenazi Health prides itself on creating the best possible experience for employees while on the job, providing the organizational care that makes everyone's job easier. Eskenazi Health has been named as one of Becker's Hospital Review's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years and was named on the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers 2018."

The hospital and its more than 30 primary and mental health care sites located throughout Indianapolis are always looking for quality professionals to fill positions and join the Eskenazi Health team.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

23066 RN-New Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg/Telemetry/Progressive Care/Acuity Adaptable Unit Apply now " Date: Aug 31, 2025 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202 Organization: HHC Division:Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 23066 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Nights Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Overview Of Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit The Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit New Graduate and Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordination skills to every patient served in the unit using the Eskenazi Health model of care, Synergy. The Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse coordinates with the patient, family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to patient care needs. At Eskenazi Health, new acute care nurses are welcomed to the organization through the Linda Hojnacki, RN, Nurse Residency Program. Designed for acute care nurses with less than one year experience and graduate nurses, the residency program supports the transition to practice and prepares nurses to care for complex patients and increasing acuity needs common in hospital settings. Eskenazi Health nurses are surrounded by a strong network of accomplished individuals who value nurses and are invested in their success for not only their development but also improved patient safety and quality of care. Acuity Adaptable Care at Eskenazi Health represents a broad spectrum of inpatient services across 3 floors of our acute care hospital. Patients admitted to an acuity adaptable unit at Eskenazi Health receive services from a wide variety of clinical specialties including: orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, palliative care, neurology, trauma, medicine, renal, urology, pulmonology, infectious disease, and more. Acuity Adaptable offers all private rooms as well as telemetry monitoring capability. What Schedule Can I Expect? The Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit team does take advantage of 6-week self-scheduling where team members request the days they work. We do offer a full time schedule which consists of three 12-hour shifts on either day shift (6:30AM - 7PM) or night shift (7PM - 6:30AM). There are no on-call requirements and team members rotate holidays. What Are Nurse To Patient Ratios? The department follows a primary care nursing model and typically utilizes a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Patients vary in acuity and complexity, ranging from Med/Surg to high acuity Progressive Care status. All nurses are supported by 24/7 onsite Manager and Educator support. What Does Training Look Like? Eskenazi Health has a dedicated clinical education team that works with new hires the first week on board. The orientation period is typically 12-weeks and during this timeframe new members will be paired with a preceptor. Continued support is provided by managers, clinical educators, and seasoned staff. One aspect that sets Eskenazi Health apart is there is a clinical educator and manager on every shift, even on weekends! At Eskenazi Health, new acute care nurses are welcomed to the organization through the Linda Hojnacki, RN, Nurse Residency Program. The nurse residency program follows Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert Theory, providing a multi-modal learning format and resources specifically targeting the needs of the novice nurse to foster growth and development. The six-month program hosts four cohorts clustered by hire date. The average size of each cohort is 24 people and provides: • Orientation to the Eskenazi Health culture and introduction to key members of the Senior Leadership Team and Nursing Leadership • Guided leadership, support and facilitation from a dedicated nurse residency coordinator • Monthly educational sessions that address clinical care, communication, patient outcomes, professionalism and resiliency/wellness • Didactic lectures, simulation lab and interactive activities provided by experts at Eskenazi Health • Support for the development of decision making, assessment, communication and patient advocacy skills Where Do I Fit In? Are you a new graduate RN? Do you want to work in a supportive environment with evidence based nurse/patient ratios? Are you looking for an organization that is inclusive and supportive of everyone? Do you want to be a part of an organization that will take care of you while you care for patients? Then Eskenazi Health is the perfect fit for you! I'm Interested! What Is My Next Step? We are so excited you are interested in being a part of our phenomenal culture. Your next step is to submit your application by following the "apply" link below. A Talent Acquisition Specialist will be in touch with you shortly! We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Nurse Recruiter, Amy Robertson, at . Qualifications Associates Degree in Nursing from accredited college/university required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university preferred. Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse or eligibility for license. BLS certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training). ACLS Certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training). NIH Certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training). Essential Responsibilities Effectively utilize the nursing process to perform all nursing functions in an efficient timely manner, in accordance with policies, procedures, Indiana State Practice Act, and Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model. Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needs. Engages patients & loved ones with appropriate health information and education in a timely manner. Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm, and professional manner. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance and educational offerings. Demonstrates understanding of and participates in shared governance at the unit and hospital and organization-wide level. Demonstrate understanding of customer service concepts and apply to practice. Provides personal and individualized patient care to ensure comfort and wellbeing. Utilizes effective and efficient interdisciplinary communication. Maintains safe patient care and & advocates for patient safety. Participates in clinical and operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice. Collaborates with leadership regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs. Maintains a positive & calming presence to ensure a positive working relationship and environment for all. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrates the following skills and abilities: operates specialized equipment competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes Performs CPR and other technical skills Positions patients Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells Critical thinking skills are essential Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few. Apply now "<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?1KvIdD9kOecFJbamR5yCMQi" width="0" height="0" />

**RN - New Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg/Telemetry/Progressive Care/Acuity Adaptable Unit**

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

**Job Description**

- Provide clinical care and coordination skills to every patient served in the Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit using the Eskenazi Health model of care, Synergy.
- Coordinate with the patient, family/loved ones, and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to patient care needs.
- Participate in the Linda Hojnacki, RN, Nurse Residency Program designed for acute care nurses with less than one year of experience and graduate nurses.
- Care for complex patients and increasing acuity needs common in hospital settings.
- Work in an environment that values nurses and is invested in their success for improved patient safety and quality of care.
- Provide services from a wide variety of clinical specialties including orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, palliative care, neurology, trauma, medicine, renal, urology, pulmonology, infectious disease, and more.
- Utilize a primary care nursing model with a typical 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Engage in a 12-week orientation period paired with a preceptor and receive continued support from managers, clinical educators, and seasoned staff.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse or eligibility for license.
- BLS certification required (can be obtained during onboarding training).
- ACLS Certification required (can be obtained during onboarding training).
- NIH Certification required (can be obtained during onboarding training).

**Essential Responsibilities**

- Utilize the nursing process to perform all nursing functions efficiently and in accordance with policies, procedures, Indiana State Practice Act, and Eskenazi Health Model of Care.
- Engage patients & loved ones with appropriate health information and education in a timely manner.
- Handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm, and professional manner.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies and seeking appropriate assistance and educational offerings.
- Maintain safe patient care and advocate for patient safety.
- Collaborate with leadership regarding staffing to ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

- Operate specialized equipment competently and prepare/administer medications according to policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills incorporating listening and interviewing techniques appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Possess knowledge necessary to provide age-appropriate care and understand principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Function as a member of a healthcare team and delegate responsibilities appropriately.

Eskenazi Health has been recognized as one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years. It is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana and the only verified adult burn center in Indiana.

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