Pulmonary Care Coordinator: Long-Term Care Respiratory Leader

Prestige Care of Fairfield; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care of Fairfield is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support our facility's pulmonary program through clinical excellence, education, and strong communication. You will oversee assessments, care plans, and respiratory interventions to improve resident outcomes in long-term care.

Ideal candidates will be an RRT with current BLS certification, with experience in skilled nursing or post-acute settings and a track record of interdisciplinary collaboration and staff coaching.

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 in condition requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized pulmonary care plans.
• Coordinate respiratory interventions.
• Serve as a primary pulmonary resource and communication leader for the facility.
• Provide ongoing education, coaching, and support to nursing staff, therapy staff, and respiratory personnel.

Skills

RRT license

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and coaching

Job description

Prestige Care of Fairfield is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support our facility's pulmonary program through clinical excellence, education, and strong communication. You will oversee assessments, care plans, and respiratory interventions to improve resident outcomes in long-term care.

Ideal candidates will be an RRT with current BLS certification, with experience in skilled nursing or post-acute settings and a track record of interdisciplinary collaboration and staff coaching.