Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Progressive Care

Health Wealth Safe; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pulmonary Progressive Care unit, delivering specialized nursing care to patients with respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and influenza.

In this role, you will perform focused respiratory assessments, assist with ventilator support and CPAP/BIPAP, collaborate with a dedicated team, and contribute to early intervention and proactive monitoring to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of acute nursing experience
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care with focused respiratory assessments
• Manage deteriorating patients with early interventions
• Perform procedures like ventilation support and chest tube care
• Collaborate with a supportive team and engaged leadership
• Support early intervention and proactive respiratory monitoring

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Early intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Ventilator support

CPAP/BIPAP

Tracheostomy care

Chest tube care

High-flow oxygen therapy

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pulmonary Progressive Care unit, providing specialized care to patients with respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and influenza.

In this role, you will

• deliver comprehensive nursing care, including focused respiratory assessments and early interventions for deteriorating patients
• manage specialized procedures like tracheostomy, ventilator support, CPAP/BIPAP, chest tubes, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• perform advanced respiratory assessments and interventions to improve patient outcomes
• collaborate with a supportive team and engaged leadership to foster a growth-oriented environment
• support the unit's focus on early intervention, respiratory management, and proactive monitoring

Qualifications include

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of acute nursing experience
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

This role offers an opportunity to grow your nursing skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, making a meaningful impact on respiratory patients' lives daily.