Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner – ICU & Education

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to initiate and evaluate respiratory protocols, collaborate with the patient care team, and assist with discharge planning. The role includes educating patients and families and maintaining accurate documentation to support high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of respiratory care experience, an Associate Degree, and relevant credentials (RRT National, KY license, and ACCS/NPS as

Qualifications

• One year respiratory care experience.
• Associates degree in respiratory care or equivalent.
• Must meet credentialing: ACCS or NPS with RRT (National) and KY RT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Initiate respiratory protocols and evaluate protocol steps.
• Assess, develop care plans, and assist with discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on medications and therapy modalities.
• Monitor quality of care and document accurately.
• Assist daily operations: enter charges, order supplies and medications.

Skills

One year respiratory care

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (National)

Respiratory Therapist (KY)

ACCS

NPS

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to initiate and evaluate respiratory protocols, collaborate with the patient care team, and assist with discharge planning. The role includes educating patients and families and maintaining accurate documentation to support high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of respiratory care experience, an Associate Degree, and relevant credentials (RRT National, KY license, and ACCS/NPS as