Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Supportive leadership and team-focused

Job summary

Three Creeks Post Acute in Pullman, WA is seeking a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our skilled nursing team. You will care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, while building specialty in respiratory care.

You'll collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and a dedicated interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and monitor individualized care plans, deliver treatments, and educate patients and families on

Qualifications

• Active WA RN license or compact license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, including trach care, suctioning and airway monitoring.
• Plan, carry out and evaluate care plans for 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 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.

Skills

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Respiratory assessment

Oxygen therapy

Nebulizers

Chest physiotherapy

Medication administration

Pulse oximetry

Peak flow

Specimen collection

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Washington RN license or compact license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) | Pullman, WA | $45-$55/hour

Three Creeks Post Acute is hiring a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) for our skilled nursing team in Pullman, WA. You'll care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including patients on ventilators and patients with tracheostomies. Its 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

Three Creeks 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.