Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

Supportive leadership and teamwork

Job summary

Othello Post Acute in Othello, WA is seeking a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including those on ventilators and with tracheostomies. You’ll work with a supportive team to develop and implement care plans.

The role emphasizes COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure management, and patient education, with competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license or compact license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
• Plan and evaluate care for COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
• Perform patient assessments and track progress toward respiratory goals.
• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPT, and breathing exercises.
• Safely administer medications and monitor responses.
• Conduct diagnostic testing like pulse oximetry and specimen collection.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team.
• Educate patients and families about meds, treatments and lifestyle changes.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Tools

Nebulizers

Pulse oximeter

Job description

Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) | Othello, WA | $50–$55/hour

Othello Post Acute is hiring a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) for our skilled nursing team in Othello, WA. You’ll care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including patients on ventilators and patients with tracheostomies. It’s specialized work, and you’ll have the time and support to do it well. If you want to build your respiratory skills at a close-knit facility where your expertise gets noticed, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Assess and manage ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, including trach care, suctioning and airway monitoring




• Plan, carry out and evaluate care plans for residents with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure and other pulmonary conditions




• Do patient assessments and track progress toward respiratory and rehab goals




• Give treatments such as oxygen therapy, nebulizers, manual chest physiotherapy (CPT) and breathing exercises




• Give and manage medications safely and accurately




• Do diagnostic testing such as pulse oximetry, peak flow and specimen collection




• Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists and the interdisciplinary team




• Teach patients and families about medications, breathing treatments, preventing illness and lifestyle changes that ease symptoms

Why Work Here

• A specialty you can grow in: Vent and trach experience is in high demand, and you’ll build it here.




• A team that has your back: You’ll work side by side with respiratory therapists and a supportive nursing leadership team.




• Your work matters: You’ll help patients go from struggling to breathe to getting back to their lives.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay




• Flexible scheduling




• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)




• 401(k) with company match




• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay




• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, team-focused work environment

What You’ll Need

• An active Washington State RN license, or a multistate (compact) RN license




• Graduation from an accredited nursing program




• Current BLS/CPR certification

Othello Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.