Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care with NBRC-credentialed RRT. You will assess patients, develop and implement plans of care, and collaborate with care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, ongoing learning, and leadership within the respiratory care team, with a focus on safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility).
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire (required).
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Communicates with others to provide patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential \"RRT.\" A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Overview

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential \"RRT.\" A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.


• Develops the plan of care.


• Implements the plan of care.


• Evaluates the plan of care.


• Administers medications as prescribed.


• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.


• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.


• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.


• Provides clinical leadership.


• Supports life long learning.


• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS