PT Trach & Ventilation Nurse

St Edmonds Home For Children; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edmonds Home For Children in Bryn Mawr, PA is seeking a Trach and Ventilation Nurse to deliver specialized care to residents with tracheostomies and ventilator support as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires PA RN/LPN licensure, 2 years nursing experience, and proficiency in respiratory care; you will monitor ventilator settings, perform tracheostomy care, and document care in electronic and paper records.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ventilator dependent and tracheostomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to residents with tracheostomies and ventilation needs per physician orders.
• Perform daily tracheostomy care, suctioning, stoma assessments, and tube changes.
• Monitor ventilator settings and respond to respiratory needs.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Document assessments and treatments in electronic and paper records.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team.
• Support respiratory weaning and decannulation when ordered.

Skills

Respiratory care

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

ICF standards knowledge

Education

Pennsylvania RN or LPN license

Job description

• Location 320 South Roberts Road,Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,United States
• Job Category Nursing
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Sheena Milstead
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver skilled nursing care to ICF residents with tracheostomies and or mechanical ventilation needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory compliance.
• Perform daily tracheostomy care, suctioning, stoma assessments, and tube changes as per protocol.
• Monitor ventilator settings and alarms and promptly respond to respiratory needs.
• Administer Medication and Treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with the Medication Administration Policy.
• Provide informed care that respects the individuals preferred communication style.
• Provide support and education to Direct Support Professionals and other team members on care protocols, safety measures, and emergency protocols.
• Document nursing assessments, medications, treatments, in electronic and paper form according to ICF regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, respiratory therapists, behavioral support, speech, occupational, and physical therapies, direct care, quality and residential management.
• Provide support with respiratory weaning and decannulation processes when ordered.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in Pennsylvania
• 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ventilator dependent and tracheostomy experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in respiratory care
• Ability to adapt care to accommodate cognitive and sensory needs.
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills.
• Effective communication with interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of ICF regulatory standards

Summary

Primary Purpose: The Trach and Ventilation Nurse provides specialized nursing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The position entails continuous assessment, monitoring and management of respiratory needs and ensuring an integration of their complex medical and developmental needs into a person-centered care plan.