Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN/LVN) - Ventilator & Trach Focus

Sila Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary/worksite benefits

Job summary

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston, TX is seeking a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN or LVN) to join our skilled nursing team. You will care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including ventilator and tracheostomy patients, with strong support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, and implement care plans for COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, perform respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families on treatments and lifestyle changes

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN or LVN license, or a multistate compact license
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Pulmonary care experience is required

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients
• Plan and evaluate care plans for pulmonary conditions
• Perform patient assessments and track respiratory progress
• Provide oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPT, and breathing exercises
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Conduct pulse oximetry, peak flow, and specimen collection
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team
• Educate patients and families on medications and breathing treatments

Skills

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN or LVN)

Job description

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston, TX is seeking a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN or LVN) to join our skilled nursing team. You will care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including ventilator and tracheostomy patients, with strong support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, and implement care plans for COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, perform respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families on treatments and lifestyle changes