Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Progressive Care

Northshore Home Health Care; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Progressive Care to deliver specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role focuses on early intervention and advanced respiratory management in a fast-paced team setting.

The position requires a nursing degree, active RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of acute nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of acute nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure and BLS certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment with engaged leadership and collaborative team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care with a focus on early intervention and advanced respiratory management.
• Perform focused respiratory assessments and respond to escalating oxygen and ventilatory needs.
• Manage specialized procedures including tracheostomy and ventilated patient care, CPAP/BIPAP, chest tube management, and administration of blood products and IV therapies.
• Provide advanced respiratory assessment and intervention to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation management

Tracheostomy care

CPAP/BIPAP

IV therapies

Blood product administration

Acute care nursing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering comprehensive nursing care with a focus on early intervention and advanced respiratory management
• Performing focused respiratory assessments and responding to escalating oxygen and ventilatory needs
• Managing specialized procedures including tracheostomy and ventilated patient care, CPAP/BIPAP, chest tube management, and administration of blood products and IV therapies
• Providing advanced respiratory assessment and intervention to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least one year of acute nursing experience
• Current RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment with engaged leadership and collaborative team members

This role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience with respiratory technologies, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in a supportive team setting.