Respiratory Nurse LPN

About the role

The Respiratory Nurse is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility working with the Respiratory Therapy Director.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Affirms and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Schedules and directs the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
• Affirms for patient’s respiratory needs. Assesses oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Works with ventilator patients and resolves routine problems.
• Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs.
• Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
• Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensures that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
• Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Completes necessary filing and faxing.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.
• Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.
• Valid LPN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retail Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

• LPN Starting Wages: $39.40-$51.39 per hour.
• Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, and a RN $8/hr weekend warrior program.

Schedule

• All Shifts Available.