Registered Nurse (RN) - Ventilator Program
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Ventilator Program team. The RN provides care to residents with tracheostomies, ventilator support, and complex respiratory needs, using strong clinical assessment skills and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes. The role involves delivering direct nursing care and supporting residents and families with treatment plans and care goals. The RN works in accordance with physician orders, facility protocols, and applicable state, federal, and facility regulations. The position offers opportunities to use advanced nursing skills while caring for residents with complex respiratory needs.
Requirements
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with mechanical ventilators, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, airway management, and complex clinical assessments.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of nursing experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in a Ventilator Program, Pulmonary Unit, Sub-Acute Care, LTACH, ICU, or Skilled Nursing Facility Vent Unit is strongly preferred.
- Experience caring for ventilator-dependent residents in a long-term care or post-acute setting.
- Familiarity with respiratory therapy collaboration and weaning programs.
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices related to ventilator care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents requiring ventilator and respiratory support.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment.
- Manage ventilator-dependent residents in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, respiratory assessments, and airway management.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Respond appropriately to changes in resident conditions and emergency situations.
- Educate residents and family members about treatment plans and care goals.
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
