Pulmonary Care Nurse: Ventilator & Trach Specialist

Sila Healthcare; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Job summary

Brookshire Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN/LVN) to join our skilled nursing team in Brookshire, TX. You will care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including those on ventilators and with tracheostomies, in a supportive, close-knit facility.

Responsibilities include assessing ventilator-dependent patients, planning care plans, providing treatments, administering medications, and educating patients and families on respiratory care and lifestyle

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage ventilator-dependent and trach care patients.
• Plan and evaluate care plans for COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
• Perform patient assessments and track progress toward respiratory goals.
• Deliver treatments such as oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPT, and breathing exercises.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Conduct diagnostic testing (pulse oximetry, peak flow, specimen collection).
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and the care team.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatments, and lifestyle changes.

Education

Texas RN or LVN license (active)

Job description

Brookshire Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN/LVN) to join our skilled nursing team in Brookshire, TX. You will care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including those on ventilators and with tracheostomies, in a supportive, close-knit facility.

Responsibilities include assessing ventilator-dependent patients, planning care plans, providing treatments, administering medications, and educating patients and families on respiratory care and lifestyle