Registered Nurse - Respiratory Care Unit

Role Overview: This registered nurse position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a transitional unit for adult and geriatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation or complex respiratory monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, education, and care transitions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and providers.
• Engage patients and families through structured meetings to enhance care experience.
• Support professional practice by planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating nursing activities.
• Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, quality improvement, and participation in committees or projects.
• Delegate care appropriately based on skill, patient acuity, and resources.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year RN experience.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records; prior experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations.
• Current RN license, BLS certification, and additional state licensure as required.
  
  

Additional Information

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to licensure and certification requirements. Compensation is competitive, based on experience and education, with benefits including health plans, retirement, and tuition reimbursement. The position involves 12-hour shifts, including weekends, and may require driving as part of job duties.