Pulmonary Disease Navigator

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Summary

The Pulmonary Disease Respiratory Therapy Navigator provides clinical support, treatment access, education and coordination of patient-centered care to benefit the patient, family and multidisciplinary physicians while helping achieve optimal outcomes for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (COPD) patients and their families. This position will serve as the navigator for the medical inpatients that have a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other pulmonary disease. Work with Pulmonary Clinic to provide targeted care and education for these patients.

Job Description:

Seeking aPulmonary Disease Navigator!Full-time, daysBaptist Health Floyd, Respiratory CareSouthern Indiana/ Louisville, Kentucky areaThe pulmonary disease educator is a respiratory therapist that assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performsdiagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by assisting with qualityimprovement projects and development of the pulmonary disease program. The pulmonary disease educatorfollows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in whichrespiratory therapy is practiced.Position/Opportunity Highlights: * Opportunity to work in all areas of the hospital* Opportunity to use a variety of Respiratory Therapy skills* Opportunity to work with a great team of Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapists

Qualifications:

* Associate or bachelor’s degreefrom an AMA Accredited Respiratory Program*Bachelor’s degreefrom an AMA Accredited Respiratory Program preferred* Successful completion of the CRT or RRT exam from the NBRC, if not RRT must obtain within 12 months of hire* Indiana State Respiratory Care Practitioner License* BLS certification required, will provide training* ACLS certification within 12 months of hire

* PALS certification within 12 months of hire

* NRP certification within 6 months of hire

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

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If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
“EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.”

 

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