Pulmonary Care Coordinator

Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead our facility's pulmonary program, delivering clinical excellence and driving resident outcomes. You will coordinate care with nursing, therapy, and respiratory staff to ensure individualized plans and timely interventions.

This role emphasizes education, communication, and the development of a robust pulmonology program within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care.
• Leadership, supervisory, or program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete pulmonary assessments and evaluations for residents enrolled in the pulmonary program.
• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized pulmonary care plans.
• Coordinate respiratory interventions and serve as a primary pulmonary resource for the facility.
• Provide ongoing education, coaching, and support to nursing, therapy, and respiratory staff.

Skills

RRT license

BLS certification

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Program development

Long-term care experience

Job description

Are you a Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about improving resident outcomes, preventing avoidable hospitalizations, and making a lasting impact in long term care? We are seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support our facility's pulmonary program through clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and strong communication.

Pulmonary Care Coordinator Essential Responsibilities

• Complete pulmonary assessments and evaluations for residents enrolled in the pulmonary program

• Monitor respiratory status and identify changes in condition requiring intervention

• Develop, implement, and update individualized pulmonary care plans

• Coordinator respiratory interventions

• Serve as a primary pulmonary resource and communication leader for the facility

• Provide on-going education, coaching, and support to nursing staff, therapy staff, and respiratory personnel

Pulmonary Care Coordinator

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT license in good standing

• Current BLS certification

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute care

• Leadership, supervisory, or program development experience