Respiratory Nurse; nursing home

Are you a licensed nurse with a passion for preventative care and patient education? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team as a Respiratory Nurse.

In this specialized role, you will focus on delivering targeted respiratory care to our residents, with a primary emphasis on administering, monitoring, and documenting the use of incentive spirometry (IS). By driving hands-on education and early intervention, you will play a critical role in optimizing lung function, reducing pulmonary complications, and improving overall resident outcomes.

• Clinical Therapy:
  Initiate incentive spirometry therapy per facility protocols and physician orders.
• Assessments:
  Perform initial and ongoing respiratory assessments for residents utilizing IS.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Provide direct, hands‑on training to residents on proper IS techniques; reinforce and re‑educate to promote consistent and correct usage.
• Monitoring &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Monitor compliance, identify barriers to participation, and collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing and Respiratory Coordinator regarding resident progress or declining function.
• Documentation:
  Accurate tracking of assessments, interventions, education, and compliance in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Interdisciplinary Care:
  Participate in care plan development and assist in quality improvement tracking (QAPI) related to respiratory outcomes.

• License:
  Valid Illinois State Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Certification:
  Current CPR certification required.
• Clinical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of respiratory conditions such as COPD, Pneumonia, CHF, and post‑operative pulmonary care.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent communication, teaching, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while adhering to established protocols.
• Mindset: A strong commitment to patient rights, safety, infection control, and evidence‑based practices.

• Convenient uptown Chicago location / Edgewater area with easy access for commuters from Skokie and surrounding suburbs.
• A supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and in‑service training.

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