Registered Respiratory Therapist II NP - NICU

Live Well Homecare; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Austell, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced care in critical settings, primarily NICU and ICU, with independent decision-making and protocol ventilator management.

You will administer medications and therapies, perform patient assessments, collaborate with care teams to develop plans, educate patients and families, mentor staff and students, and participate in procedures and diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Current registration and certifications such as RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and therapies.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families.
• Mentor staff and students.
• Participate in procedures and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care in critical settings, primarily NICU and ICU, demonstrating independent decision-making and protocol ventilator management.

Key responsibilities include

• administering medications and therapies,
• performing patient assessments,
• collaborating with healthcare teams to develop care plans,
• educating patients and families,
• mentoring staff and students,

and

• participating in procedures and diagnostic testing.

They ensure a safe, high-quality environment by promoting evidence-based practices, accurate documentation, and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications include

• graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program,
• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred,
• 0-2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care,

and

• current registration and certifications such as RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Skills needed encompass strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer proficiency.

Additional duties include compliance with policies, documentation, and supporting professional development.