Weekend PRN Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Green Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a Skilled Nursing setting. This full-time role requires independent assessment and treatment of residents, with a focus on improving respiratory function and comfort.

The RT will follow established protocols, document care, participate in IDT meetings, and provide bedside therapies, oxygen management, and airway clearance, including tracheostomy care when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program and licensed.
• Licensed in the practice state with BLS certification.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and implement respiratory therapies.
• Initiate therapies, maintain records and operate equipment.
• Provide bedside treatments and in-services for staff quarterly.
• Document daily, weekly and monthly activities and caseloads.
• Attend IDT meetings and care planning sessions.
• Care for patients with tracheostomy and airway management.

Skills

Assessments

Bedside care

Independent work

Documentation

Tracheostomy care

Education

COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program

Licensed as RRT or CRT

Tools

CPAP/BIPAP equipment

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our geriatric care team in a Skilled Nursing setting. This full-time role requires independent assessment and treatment of residents, with a focus on improving respiratory function and comfort.

The RT will follow established protocols, document care, participate in IDT meetings, and provide bedside therapies, oxygen management, and airway clearance, including tracheostomy care when needed.