Pulmonary Care RN: Vent & Trach Specialist, Flexible Hours

Othello Post Acute; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 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

Othello Post Acute in Othello, WA is hiring a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) for our skilled nursing team. You’ll care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, with time and support to do it well.

This role involves assessments, care plans for COPD, pneumonia and other pulmonary conditions, airway monitoring, oxygen therapy and collaboration with physicians and therapists.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
• Plan and evaluate care plans for pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia.
• Do patient assessments and track progress toward respiratory goals.
• Provide treatments including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPT and breathing exercises.
• Administer and manage medications safely and accurately.
• Perform diagnostic testing such as pulse oximetry and specimen collection.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about medications and breathing techniques and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Pulmonary nursing

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Education

Current WA RN license

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Othello Post Acute in Othello, WA is hiring a Pulmonary Care Registered Nurse (RN) for our skilled nursing team. You’ll care for patients with complex respiratory needs, including ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, with time and support to do it well.

This role involves assessments, care plans for COPD, pneumonia and other pulmonary conditions, airway monitoring, oxygen therapy and collaboration with physicians and therapists.