Respiratory Nurse (LPN/RN) – Specialized Respiratory Care Unit

AristaCare Health Services; Harmonville (PA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AristaCare Health Services is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) for their Specialized Respiratory Care Unit in Pennsylvania. In this role, nurses will provide essential care for residents requiring respiratory support, including tracheostomy and oxygen therapy.

The ideal candidates will have previous respiratory experience or interest in developing specialized skills. Responsibilities include monitoring ventilator support and educating residents and families about respiratory needs. Positions are available Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in Skilled Nursing Facility, Subacute, LTACH, Rehab, or Hospital preferred.
• Experience caring for residents with Trach and Ventilator support preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialized respiratory nursing care to residents.
• Monitor residents requiring ventilator support and oxygen therapy.
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures.
• Educate residents and staff regarding respiratory care needs.

Connaissances

Compassionate nursing

Clinical skills in respiratory care

Emergency respiratory interventions

Formation

Current Pennsylvania LPN or RN license

Current CPR/BLS certification

Description du poste

Respiratory Nurse (LPN/RN) - Specialized Respiratory Care Unit

Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem

Join Our Specialized Respiratory Care Team

We are seeking compassionate and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing Respiratory Care Unit.

As a Respiratory Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to residents requiring respiratory support, including tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, pulmonary treatments, and ventilator support.

This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy working in a higher-acuity environment and are interested in developing specialized respiratory skills.

Previous respiratory experience is preferred. Additional training will be provided to qualified candidates. All respiratory duties will be carried out under the guidance of the Respiratory Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory nursing care to residents with respiratory and pulmonary conditions
• Monitor residents requiring ventilator support, tracheostomies, oxygen therapy, and respiratory treatments
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures
• Administer prescribed medications, nebulizer treatments, and physician-ordered respiratory interventions
• Monitor respiratory modalities and elevate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding respiratory care needs
• Support emergency respiratory interventions when necessary

Qualifications

Required

• Current Pennsylvania LPN or RN license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Preferred

• 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility, Subacute, LTACH, Rehab, or Hospital experience
• Experience caring for residents with Trach and Ventilator support

Ideal Candidates

We welcome nurses with experience in:

• Subacute Care
• Ventilator Units
• Pulmonary Care
• Step-Down Units
• ICU or Progressive Care
• Long-Term Care
• Skilled Nursing Facilities

We also encourage strong LPNs and RNs who are interested in expanding their clinical expertise into respiratory care to apply. Training will be provided.