Pulmonary Care Program Lead (Long-Term Care)

Prestige Healthcare Management; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Management is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support our facility's pulmonary program through clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and strong communication. The role focuses on advancing resident outcomes and preventing avoidable hospitalizations within a long-term care setting.

Essential responsibilities include conducting pulmonary assessments, monitoring status, developing care plans, coordinating interventions, and serving as

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

Job description

Prestige Healthcare Management is seeking a Pulmonary Care Coordinator to lead and support our facility's pulmonary program through clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and strong communication. The role focuses on advancing resident outcomes and preventing avoidable hospitalizations within a long-term care setting.

Essential responsibilities include conducting pulmonary assessments, monitoring status, developing care plans, coordinating interventions, and serving as