Pulmonary Care Nurse: Ventilator & Tracheostomy Specialist

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN or LVN) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on advanced care for patients with ventilators and tracheostomies, with collaboration from physicians and respiratory therapists.

You will assess, treat, and monitor pulmonary conditions, while educating patients and families to manage symptoms. The position emphasizes safety in medication administration and respiratory therapies, with a supportive team and opportunities to grow in

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN or LVN license or 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, including trach care and airway monitoring.
• Plan, carry out and evaluate care plans for residents with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure and other pulmonary conditions.
• Perform patient assessments and track progress toward respiratory and rehab goals.
• Provide treatments such as oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPT, and breathing exercises.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.

Skills

Pulmonary care experience

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Texas RN or LVN license

Job description

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks a Pulmonary Care Nurse (RN or LVN) in Houston, TX. The role focuses on advanced care for patients with ventilators and tracheostomies, with collaboration from physicians and respiratory therapists.

You will assess, treat, and monitor pulmonary conditions, while educating patients and families to manage symptoms. The position emphasizes safety in medication administration and respiratory therapies, with a supportive team and opportunities to grow in