Pulmonary Stepdown RN – Ventilator Care & Monitoring

Aura Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Hickory, NC is seeking a dedicated Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions. This role emphasizes ventilator management, high-flow oxygen support, and precise medication titration within a progressive care setting.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor telemetry, and develop individualized care plans while educating patients and families about treatment and recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience as RN in pulmonary/stepdown care.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and HFNC.
• Strong medication titration and patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen therapy.
• Titrate IV medications per protocols.
• Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in status.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care, treatment, recovery.
• Coordinate care with respiratory therapists and physicians.
• Follow evidence-based protocols to support safety and quality.

Skills

Pulmonary/stepdown care

Ventilator management

High-flow oxygen support

Medication titration

Telemetry monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Aura Health in Hickory, NC is seeking a dedicated Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions. This role emphasizes ventilator management, high-flow oxygen support, and precise medication titration within a progressive care setting.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor telemetry, and develop individualized care plans while educating patients and families about treatment and recovery.