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Respiratory Nurse (nursing home)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)
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.
What Were Looking For (Qualifications)
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.
Why Join Us
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)
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.
What Were Looking For (Qualifications)
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.
Why Join Us
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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