Pulmonary Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Pulmonary Registered Nurse to provide expert, compassionate care to adults with complex respiratory conditions across our hospitals and care centers.

You will perform comprehensive pulmonary assessments, manage oxygen therapy and ventilators, and administer respiratory medications while monitoring conditions such as COPD, asthma, and pneumonia. Collaborating with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary team, you will educate

Qualifications

• Provide expert pulmonary assessments and manage oxygen therapy.
• Administer respiratory medications and monitor ventilator support.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and self-care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best-practice projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pulmonary assessments and ensure appropriate oxygen and ventilation support.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and monitor patient response.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, self-care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate care.
• Support transitions of care and participate in clinical quality improvement efforts.

Job description

As a Pulmonary Registered Nurse at BJC HealthCare, you will provide expert, compassionate care to adult patients with complex respiratory conditions across our hospitals and care centers. In this role, you will perform comprehensive pulmonary assessments, manage oxygen therapy and ventilators, administer respiratory medications, and closely monitor patients with COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and other acute and chronic lung diseases. You will collaborate with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care that prioritizes safety, quality, and excellent patient outcomes. You will educate patients and families on disease management and self-care, support transitions of care, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best-practice projects. At BJC HealthCare, you will join a mission-driven, innovative, and collaborative environment where your clinical expertise and commitment to compassionate care directly impact the health of the communities we serve.