Respiratory Specialist - Baptist Health Care

Job Description

The Respiratory Specialist is a Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic performs routine respiratory therapy in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm patient under the direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Under the direction of the Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides routine nebulizer and meter dose inhaler treatments and titration of a nasal cannula in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN), Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), EKG, Oxygen Therapy via a 1 - 6 lpm Nasal Cannula
• Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients' charts.
• Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift.
• Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Paramedic, Practical Nursing Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required or
• Paramedic Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.