Pulmonary Program Coordinator

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Stockton, CA is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to lead our Pulmonary Program as Program Manager. This leadership position focuses on developing and overseeing the program, collaborating with nursing, medical staff, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve respiratory care outcomes.

You will plan, implement, evaluate, and report on the program, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote best practices in respiratory care while mentoring

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or related healthcare environment.
• Experience providing respiratory treatments and managing residents with complex respiratory needs.
• Strong understanding of respiratory equipment, oxygen therapy, pulmonary interventions, and respiratory disease management.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, procedures, and requirements related to resident care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to take initiative and follow through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, medical providers, and facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the facility's Pulmonary Program.
• Work with nursing and clinical staff to implement pulmonary interventions.
• Evaluate residents in the Pulmonary Program and monitor progress.
• Review pulmonary-related orders and resident participation regularly.
• Collaborate with medical providers to set program goals and duration.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident goal setting.
• Monitor program outcomes and provide reports to leadership.
• Partner with Infection Prevention and Control to monitor infections and collect data.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Independent work

Respiratory therapy

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our team and take a leadership role in the development and oversight of our Pulmonary Program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RT who wants to do more than provide treatments. The Pulmonary Program Manager will have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, collaborate closely with nursing and medical providers, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, monitor clinical outcomes, and help shape a pulmonary program that supports quality care and positive resident outcomes.

We believe the best care comes from a team that communicates, supports one another, and takes pride in the work they do. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about respiratory care, enjoys working collaboratively, is comfortable taking initiative, and wants to be an active part of a positive and supportive skilled nursing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to use your clinical experience while also developing your leadership, program management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

What You Will Do

The Pulmonary Program Manager will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the facility's Pulmonary Program while working closely with nursing, medical staff, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's Pulmonary Program in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and facility policies.

• Work closely with nursing and other clinical staff to support the appropriate implementation of pulmonary interventions.

• Evaluate residents participating in the Pulmonary Program and monitor their progress and response to interventions.

• Review pulmonary-related orders and resident participation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Bring relevant resident outcomes, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to morning meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.

• Establish individualized goals and determine appropriate program duration in collaboration with medical providers, residents, and responsible parties.

• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and contribute to individualized resident goals and interventions.

• Review resident records to ensure participants meet appropriate clinical and diagnostic criteria for the program.

• Monitor program outcomes and provide routine reports and recommendations to facility leadership and/or the governing body.

• Partner with Infection Prevention and Control to monitor respiratory infections and assist with respiratory-related data collection and quality improvement.

• Develop and maintain processes for the appropriate cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respiratory equipment.

• Participate in the monthly Triple Check process.

• Identify opportunities to improve respiratory care practices, resident outcomes, and overall program effectiveness.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other departments to promote continuity of care and effective communication.

• Assist with staff education, competency development, and ongoing support related to pulmonary care and respiratory interventions.

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Human Resources regarding department staffing, recruitment, employee performance, and professional development.

• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, positive communication, and a culture of accountability and problem-solving.

• Stay current with developments in respiratory care, skilled nursing regulations, pulmonary services, and other areas affecting long-term care.

• Promote safe work practices and compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care setting, or related healthcare environment.

• Experience providing respiratory treatments and managing residents with complex respiratory needs.

• Strong understanding of respiratory equipment, oxygen therapy, pulmonary interventions, and respiratory disease management.

• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, procedures, and requirements related to resident care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Leadership mindset with the ability to take initiative and follow through.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, medical providers, and facility leadership.

Why Join Our Team?

We want our team members to feel that they are part of something bigger than a job. The Pulmonary Program Manager will have a meaningful opportunity to contribute to resident care while working alongside a team that values communication, collaboration, respect, and professional growth.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of and grow a pulmonary program.

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

• Work directly with an interdisciplinary team.

• Have a voice in improving respiratory care practices and resident outcomes.

• Develop your leadership and program management skills.

• Be part of a team that values your clinical knowledge and experience.

• Make a visible difference in the care and quality of life of our residents.

If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in a supportive skilled nursing environment, we would love to meet you.

Resident Rights, Compliance & Safety

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect and promotes and protects resident rights.

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• Follows all applicable facility policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and state and federal regulations.

• Reports allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment in accordance with facility policy and applicable regulations.

• Follows established infection prevention and safety practices.

• Reports occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses in accordance with facility policy.

• Completes all required training and skills competencies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to move throughout the facility during the workday.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and complete other physical activities reasonably required for the position.

• Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.

• May encounter infectious materials, respiratory pathogens, cleaning/disinfecting products, equipment-related hazards, and other conditions common to a skilled nursing environment.

• May encounter residents, family members, visitors, or personnel who are upset or emotionally distressed.

• May be required to work beyond normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary to meet resident and program needs.

• Works both in an office setting and throughout the facility.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned responsibilities despite interruptions.