Licensed Practical Nurse

New Jersey Respiratory, Inc. is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our ventilator care team, working alongside our Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to provide high-quality care for ventilator-dependent patients in skilled nursing facilities. This role will serve as a critical second team member, supporting with: patient care, monitoring, and documentation while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients.

Duties
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• Assist RTs with daily care and monitoring of ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients.
• Support RT by providing suctioning and general care to tracheostomy patients.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and perform routine nursing tasks including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and patient hygiene.
• Accurately document patient observations and care provided.
• Assist with assembly and change out of disposable supplies as scheduled.
• Maintain and monitor DME preventive maintenance and ventilator hour logs.
• Clean, prepare, and circulate DME per facility guidelines.
• Collect and process discontinued DME for reuse.
• Maintain and stock supply rooms, ensuring proper par levels for disposables and DME.
• Monitor DME inventory and notify the director when adjustments are needed.
• Assist with resident room changes as needed.

Requirements
:

• Current, valid LPN License in the state of employment.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy patients is a plus.
• Strong communication with team members, facility staff, and patients.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, quality care to patients.