About this role
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.
Part-Time | W2 Position
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Responsibilities:
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* 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
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* 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
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Qualifications:
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* 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:
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* 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
Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
* Referral program
Application Question(s):
* How did you hear about us?
Experience:
* Nursing: 3 years (Required)
* APRN: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification:
* APRN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Athens, PA 18810 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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