Pulmonary Care RN - Vent/Trach Specialist (Flexible Hours)

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

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