Pulmonary Care Leader for Skilled Nursing

Prestige Healthcare Management; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Management is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support the facility's pulmonary program, focusing on clinical excellence and strong communication across disciplines.

The role emphasizes education for nursing and therapy staff, leadership in program development, and collaboration with respiratory personnel to improve resident outcomes in long-term care settings.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

BLS certification

Job description

Prestige Healthcare Management is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support the facility's pulmonary program, focusing on clinical excellence and strong communication across disciplines.

The role emphasizes education for nursing and therapy staff, leadership in program development, and collaboration with respiratory personnel to improve resident outcomes in long-term care settings.