What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Nurse/Therapist position at The Suites Rio Vista?
The Suites Rio Vista -
The Suites Rio Vista is seeking a Respiratory Nurse / Therapist to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team!
Respiratory Nurse / Therapist Responsibilities :
- Plan, implement and assess treatment plans for patients with respiratory illnesses
- Conduct patient interviews / assessments
- Monitor patients' progress towards goals
- 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 as well as 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 :
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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.
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