Progressive Care Registered Nurse (Pulmonary)

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking a Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients with pulmonary disorders in a progressive care setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based respiratory and critical care practices, with close collaboration among physicians, respiratory therapists, and the healthcare team.

The successful candidate will monitor respiratory status, respond to clinical changes, and communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure is required.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and progressive/critical care nursing principles.
• Excellent clinical assessment, monitoring, and prioritization skills.
• Effective teamwork and clear communication in a fast-paced care environment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based respiratory and critical care nursing practices.
• Monitor patients’ respiratory status and recognize clinical changes to support timely interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Apply respiratory care protocols and ensure safe, high-quality treatment delivery.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to support understanding and care plans.

Skills

RN licensure

Respiratory care protocols

Critical care nursing

Clinical assessment

Teamwork & communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

provides specialized nursing care for patients with pulmonary disorders in a progressive care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based respiratory and critical care nursing practices.
• Monitor patients’ respiratory status and recognize clinical changes to support timely interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Apply respiratory care protocols and ensure safe, high-quality treatment delivery.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to support understanding and care plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and progressive/critical care nursing principles.
• Excellent clinical assessment, monitoring, and prioritization skills.
• Effective teamwork and clear communication in a fast-paced care environment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.