Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist jobs in Killeen, TX

24/7 RESPIRATORY COVERAGE

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Trains and acts as a resource for respiratory department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have current LVN or RN license

• CPR certification required

• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

• Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To assure resident safety

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments

• Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests

• Records patient treatment, response, and progress

• Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment

• Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR

• Instructs respiratory technicians

• Records patient’s medical histories, monitor breathing, measure lung capacity, and discuss symptoms to help develop effective and implement an effective treatment plan

• Managing airways, checking IVs, setting up ventilators, teaching patients to use equipment needed and education

• Assist with pain management and education to patients

• Reads journals and reference books to maintain continuing education

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the unit
• Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures
• Is able to use PCC system to convey/receive resident information
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
• Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems
• Performs basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigation as needed
• Assesses for and notifies physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient
• Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients
• Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel
• Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan
• Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given in that unit
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations
• Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures
• Seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Use appropriate workplace behavior
• Know and participate in the facility emergency preparedness plan

• Adhere to dress code.

• Perform other duties/tasks as may be assigned.

• Complete and/or attend required in-service training.

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and team members.

• Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

• Clock in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock is not permitted at any time or for any reason.

• Maintain compliance with company’s Compliance program and plan.

• Adhere to the Abri Code of Conduct

• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and are reviewed in the performance process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 150 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen resident; able to lift 20 pounds for routine

performance of essential functions

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, may include evenings, weekends, holidays and be in call rotation as assigned; non-

exempt position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:

High

BENEFITS:

At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the Pulmonary Nurse role include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Time Off

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Training for CEU’s Credits