Respiratory Nurse

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Respiratory Nurse, RN/LVN to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team! Respiratory Nurse Responsibilities Plan, implement and assess treatment plans for patients with respiratory illnesses Conduct patient interviews/assessments Monitor patients' progress towards goals Nursing duties as well as Respiratory Nurse duties. Carry out diagnostic testing procedures Assist and collaborate with other healthcare professionals (i.e. physicians and respiratory therapists) Manage and administer medications Educate patients and their families on medications and various breathing treatments Administer different treatments including Oxygen Therapy, Manual CPT, Breathing Exercises, etc. Advise patients on various lifestyle changes that can alleviate symptoms Educate patients on how to prevent respiratory illnesses Assessment and management of ventilator and tracheostomy patients Respiratory Nurse Qualifications Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program Must be a RN or LVN Six months of experience in the last two years or completion of a clinical rotation within the last year in a critical care/intensive care environment, including care of respiratory needs of acutely ill patients Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Eduro Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr