Description:

Location:

Mendham, NJ Facility Type:

124-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care

Employment Type:

Full-time Compensation:

$38.00 per hour

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with an every-other-weekend rotation

Experience Requirement:

Experienced respiratory therapists only; new graduates will not be considered. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Respiratory Therapist for a permeant position at a 124-bed skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory assessments, treatments, monitoring, education, and support for residents with acute, chronic, and complex respiratory conditions. Responsibilities Assess residents' respiratory status and identify changes in condition. Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and suctioning as prescribed. Monitor and manage respiratory equipment and oxygen systems. Assist with airway management and ventilator or other respiratory support needs, when applicable. Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans. Monitor residents' response to treatment and communicate concerns to nursing staff and providers. Support short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents with ongoing respiratory needs. Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory conditions, medications, treatments, and equipment. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in care conferences and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff. Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and changes in residents' conditions. Follow infection-control procedures, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Inspect, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment. Assist with discharge planning and provide instructions for continued respiratory care when appropriate.

Requirements:

Qualifications Current Respiratory Therapist license or certification required by applicable state regulations. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Current BLS certification. Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, acute care, or a similar setting required. Strong assessment, communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Ability to work the required Monday-Friday schedule and every-other-weekend rotation. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reposition residents as needed. Ability to work around respiratory illnesses and infectious conditions while using appropriate personal protective equipment. Ability to respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations. Benefits Competitive pay of $38.00 per hour Full-time schedule with 40 hours per week