Respiratory Nurse

About the position

As a Respiratory Registered Nurse (RN) at Scioto Rehabilitation & Care Center, you will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients with respiratory disorders. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to ensure optimal respiratory function and comfort. You will work collaboratively with a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and promote overall wellness, while also managing complex respiratory equipment and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans based on assessment findings and medical orders.
• Administer and monitor respiratory care treatments, medications, and therapies as prescribed.
• Educate patients and their families about respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-management techniques.
• Continuously monitor and assess patient responses to respiratory interventions, documenting changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain and operate respiratory equipment and devices, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, providing immediate life-saving interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments and care plans.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements and hospital policies to ensure safe nursing practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of respiratory care protocols.

Requirements

• Inpatient mid-level ICU experience
• Experience working with ventilator patients
• 2 years of experience in respiratory nursing
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care plans