Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Stepdown

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

Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse

Provides specialized, progressive care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with experience or strong competency in pulmonary/stepdown care
• Proficiency in ventilator management and high-flow oxygen support
• Strong medication titration and critical monitoring skills
• Excellent communication, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and safety