Ventilator Nurse (RN or LPN) – Skilled Nursing Facility | 3517080
Ventilator Nurse (RN or LPN) – Skilled Nursing Facility | 3517080
Location: Orange, NJ
A Skilled Nursing Facility in Orange, NJ is seeking an experienced Ventilator Nurse (RN or LPN) to join its dedicated ventilator unit. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring prior hands-on experience caring for ventilator- and tracheostomy-dependent residents.
The selected nurse will provide direct respiratory-focused care within a structured SNF vent unit environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to ventilator- and tracheostomy-dependent residents
- Monitor ventilator settings, alarms, and respiratory status
- Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management
- Assess residents for changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions
- Administer medications, tube feedings, and respiratory treatments
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, physicians, and nursing leadership
- Ensure compliance with infection control and long-term care regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
- Active New Jersey RN or LPN license required
- Prior experience caring for ventilator and tracheostomy patients required
- Experience in SNF vent unit
- Strong respiratory assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to function independently within a structured clinical setting
Position Details
- Skilled Nursing Facility – Dedicated Ventilator Unit
- Multiple shifts available
- Full-time, permanent role
- Competitive compensation based on experience
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