Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner. Job in Myerstown Gr8Jobs

We are seeking an experienced APRN in pulmonary care to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing and long-term rehabilitation settings. This in-person role focuses on managing complex respiratory conditions and requires availability 2 days per week, including weekends, with occasional after-hours on-call coverage.

Responsibilities:

Provide pulmonary services in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute settings Admit new patients and complete comprehensive pulmonary and acute care admission evaluations Manage and complete patient discharge evaluations, including respiratory stability assessment and care coordination Perform comprehensive and focused respiratory assessments and physical examinations Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pulmonary conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure) Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies, including CPAP and BiPAP initiation, adjustment, and monitoring Manage patients with tracheostomies, including routine trach care, assessments, education and coordination of care Collaborate on ventilator and tracheostomy weaning plans in coordination with physicians and respiratory therapy Prescribe and manage respiratory and acute care medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical best practices Participate in initiatives focused on reducing hospital admissions through proactive pulmonary care management Interpret and trend respiratory diagnostics, including ABGs, imaging, labs, pulse oximetry, and ventilatory data (as applicable) Monitor patient response to treatments and intervene promptly to prevent respiratory decompensation Coordinate care with pulmonologists, attending physicians, respiratory therapists, nursing staff, and facility leadership Participate in pulmonary rounds and interdisciplinary care planning Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR/EHR Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory conditions, CPAP/BiPAP use, tracheostomy care, and escalation protocols Participate in initiatives to reduce respiratory-related hospital readmissions and emergency transfers Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and facility respiratory care and infection control policies

Required Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted State Nurse Practitioner license Must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing Completed a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Active NPI number Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (tracheostomy care, skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred) Current BLS and ACLS certification Strong clinical assessment, communication, and independent decision-making skills Experience with EMR/EHR systems (PointClickCare and/or Matrix preferred) Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment Knowledge of post-acute care and geriatric best practices Working knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA, and patient safety standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care DEA registration (preferred) Must have great organizational and time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary: $60,00 - $90,000 Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Malpractice insurance coverage Paid onboarding period, including training and orientation Professional liability (Malpractice) insurance coverage provided Census planning support to optimize daily workload AI-assisted documentation through Moxie Link, combining technology and human oversight to save time on notes and enhance accuracy Ongoing education and clinical development opportunities