What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Great Plains Post Acute?
Join Our Nursing Team at Great Plains Post Acute!
At Great Plains Post Acute Care, we are dedicated to transforming lives—both for our residents and our team members. As part of PACS Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care with nearly 300 facilities, we are redefining excellence in the field.
We are excited to build our Nursing Respiratory Care Team and are seeking experienced nurses with a passion for post-acute, and long-term care. Join us and discover the Great Plains difference as we bring advanced medical services to Wichita, making a meaningful impact on our community.
Our Mission:
To revolutionize the delivery, leadership, and quality of post-acute care across the country.
Our Values:
- Love: Care begins with compassion and heart.
- Excellence: Every day, we strive to improve and deliver the best care.
- Trust: Integrity drives every decision we make.
- Accountability: We own our actions and their outcomes.
- Mutual Respect: We treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
- Fun: Joy is part of the journey—every single day!
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve!
Who we’re looking for:
As a respiratory specialty RN at Great Plain Post Acute, you will focus on managing and treating residents with chronic respiratory conditions like trach care, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea, by assessing their breathing needs, administering oxygen therapy, providing medication education, and coordinating care with the Respiratory Therapists, and other healthcare providers within the facility.
Essential Duties:
- Incident reporting: Timely documentation of any respiratory complications or changes in resident condition promptly need completed.
- Patient assessment: Regularly monitoring respiratory status, including vital signs, breath sounds, oxygen saturation levels, and identifying signs of respiratory distress.
- Oxygen therapy management: Adjusting oxygen flow rates as needed, monitoring oxygen delivery devices, and educating patients on proper oxygen use.
- Medication administration: Delivering respiratory medications like inhalers, nebulizers, and oral medications as prescribed.
- Treatment planning: Developing individualized care plans for patients with respiratory issues, including interventions like chest physiotherapy or airway clearance techniques.
- Patient education: Teaching patients and their families about their respiratory condition, medication management, proper breathing techniques, and self-care strategies.
- Collaboration with other healthcare team members: Communicating with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other nursing staff regarding patient status and care needs.
We value our team members and offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and your birthday as a paid holiday!
- Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement to support your career.
- A Positive Environment: A fun, supportive workplace where your contributions matter.
Apply Today! Ready to make a difference in residents' lives? Join a team dedicated to love, excellence, and fun.