Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Capitol House Nursing & Rehabilitation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Stock at no cost to you

Job summary

Capitol House Nursing & Rehabilitation in Baton Rouge is actively hiring PRN Respiratory Therapists to deliver oxygen, medical gas, humidification, and suction therapies.

You must be NBRC certified, hold a Louisiana license, and be able to work 12-hour shifts. The role includes documenting procedures, educating staff, and pursuing process improvements to enhance resident care.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential required.
• Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapy license.
• Knowledge of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 12-hour shifts.
• Patient care oriented with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services to patients including oxygen, medical gas, humidification and suction therapies.
• Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.
• Communicate relevant patient/resident information to physicians and caregivers.
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
• Exhibits commitment to process improvements and monitors patient progress.

Skills

NBRC credential

Louisiana license

Patient care oriented

Communication skills

12-hour shifts

Education

AMA school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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Why Join Us?

At Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
• PRN - All shifts available

Starting Pay $35-$37/hour

Requirements

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy
• Current and active Louisiana Respiratory Therapy license
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including 12-hour shifts
• Patient care oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Duties

• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services to patients including oxygen, medical gas, and humidification and suction therapies.
• Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.
• Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy
• Exhibits commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements
• Monitor patient/resident progress and update respiratory care plan as needed