Scioto Rehabilitation & Care Center - Columbus, OH
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Columbus, OH
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
