Respiratory RN

Respiratory Registered Nurse (RN) – Skilled Nursing Facility (Ohio)

The Respiratory RN provides specialized nursing care to residents with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions in a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses heavily on respiratory treatments and coordination of care in compliance with Ohio nursing and respiratory care regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments (lung sounds, oxygenation, respiratory effort, pulse oximetry)

• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and respiratory medications as ordered

• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management

• Monitor and document respiratory status, vital signs, and response to interventions

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team

• Participate in care planning, admissions, and discharge planning

• Educate residents and families on respiratory conditions and treatments

• Ensure compliance with infection control (especially for respiratory illnesses)

• Respond to emergencies (e.g., respiratory failure, code situations)

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per facility and state requirements

• Every other weekend

• On Call one day per week

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Ohio RN license

• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred (especially for vent units)

• Experience in:

  • Skilled nursing or long-term care

• Knowledge of respiratory equipment and infection control standards

Skills and Competencies

• Strong respiratory and clinical assessment skills

• Ability to recognize early respiratory decline

• Critical thinking and emergency response ability

• Team collaboration and communication

Work Environment (SNF-Specific)

• Long-term care or post-acute rehab setting

• Frequent exposure to chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, pneumonia, COVID, etc.)

• Fast-paced environment with high-acuity residents

Physical Requirements

• Lift/move residents (50 lbs with assistance)

• Frequent standing, walking, bending

• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies