Pulmonary Disease Navigator

About the role

The Pulmonary Disease Navigator provides education, support, and care coordination for patients with respiratory conditions, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment and smooth transition from hospital to home.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with diagnoses such as COPD, asthma, and respiratory failure to determine educational and follow-up needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and respiratory orders.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans, including smoking cessation, medication management, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation referrals.
• Provide educational materials tailored to patient needs and perform follow-up calls.
• Maintain statistical data on disease admissions, readmissions, and outcomes to support quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care and Massachusetts Respiratory Care Licensure.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pulmonary Disease Educator Certification or obtain within six months.
• At least three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and respiratory science.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
• Ability to assess patient status, develop treatment plans, and perform under stressful conditions.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk extensively, transport equipment, and operate respiratory devices.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer and equipment use.