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AristaCare Health Services lists this Respiratory Nurse (LPN/RN) – Specialized Respiratory Care Unit opportunity in harmonville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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Who can apply
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