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Nurse-Registered/Registered Respiratory Ther

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

Nurse-Registered/Registered Respiratory Ther

Memphis, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NURSE-REGISTERED/REG RESP THER Location US-TN-MEMPHIS Posted Date 12 hours ago (6/5/2018 4:05 PM) Position Code 23500089 Day Shift Yes Night Shift No Rotating Shift No Evenings Yes Status PRN Department ME RESPIRATORY THERAPY Overview and Responsibilities Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses, evaluates results, and implements complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience Description: Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Experience Minimum Required : Current state license Experience Preferred/Desired : 1 year hospital experience. Education Description : State license and/or 'RRT' credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Education Minimum Required : Current state license Training Minimum Required : Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation Licensure Description : Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable Licensure Minimum : RN,CRT,RRT,BLS Licensure Preferred : ACLS

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care