Job Description

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Facility: Fargo Equip

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 3223 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Salary Range: $25.00 - $38.50

Department Details

This position is full time 40 hours a week working Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM. No weekends required. On call is required every 8th week.

Sanford Equip is looking for a Respiratory Care Specialist or RN. The focus is to provide patient\'s with medical equipment and support in the home environment, and our home clinical department specializes in respiratory services such as home oxygen and ventilators. Those interested in this position should expect close teamwork with other Respiratory Therapists within the department to promote excellent patient care and a positive atmosphere.

Job Summary

Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications. Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. Provide education to promote preventative care, self-management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use. Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy. May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department. Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in-service as required by the department and medical center.

Qualifications

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required.

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate

Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing

Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring

and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and

subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials

as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC

credentialing requirements.

Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON).

Based on facility needs, may require a valid driver s license and maintain a good driving record.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0114101

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No