Weekend PRN Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood Estates (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You must hold a state license and be able to evaluate and treat independently, delivering comprehensive respiratory care to geriatric residents.

The position requires experience with non-acute and long-term care settings, plus familiarity with tracheotomy care and diverse respiratory therapies described in our policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program.
• Licensed as RRT or CRT.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory techniques for rehab patients.
• Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate and assemble equipment.
• Complete bedside treatments.
• Provide in-services for nursing staff quarterly.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly documentation.
• Attend applicable IDT meetings.
• Experience with tracheotomy.
• Experience in a long-term care setting.
• Follow facility procedures and protocols.
• Track, audit and manage caseload.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Tracheotomy

Long-term care

Independent practice

Education

COARC accredited AS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

BLS certification

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You must hold a state license and be able to evaluate and treat independently, delivering comprehensive respiratory care to geriatric residents.

The position requires experience with non-acute and long-term care settings, plus familiarity with tracheotomy care and diverse respiratory therapies described in our policy.