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Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join our dedicated healthcare team. This flexible, as-needed position provides specialized respiratory care to our residents while supporting their comfort, independence, and overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate is a respiratory care professional who is passionate about serving older adults and providing exceptional clinical support in a skilled nursing and senior living environment. As a PRN Respiratory Therapist, you will collaborate with nursing staff, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered respiratory care.

The PRN Respiratory Therapist at Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Care is responsible for assessing, treating, monitoring, and supporting residents with respiratory conditions. This role helps promote respiratory wellness, prevent complications, manage chronic and acute respiratory needs, and respond effectively to changes in resident condition.

The Respiratory Therapist works closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized respiratory care approaches that support each resident’s needs, goals, and quality of life.

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and ongoing evaluations of residents.

• Monitor respiratory status, including oxygen saturation, lung sounds, respiratory effort, airway function, and overall respiratory condition.

• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Recognize changes in resident condition and promptly communicate concerns to nursing staff, providers, and appropriate clinical team members.

• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, inhaled medications, and other respiratory therapies.

• Set up, monitor, and manage CPAP, BiPAP, and other non-invasive respiratory support equipment as ordered.

• Perform airway clearance techniques and chest physiotherapy when clinically appropriate.

• Monitor resident response to treatments and communicate effectiveness, concerns, or changes in condition.

• Educate residents and families regarding respiratory conditions, medications, equipment, and treatment plans.

• Provide instruction on breathing techniques, airway clearance strategies, and respiratory health management.

• Encourage practices that support respiratory wellness and improve residents’ quality of life.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare team members to coordinate resident care.

• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings as needed.

• Provide respiratory support for residents with complex medical needs, including those receiving comfort-focused or palliative care when appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of respiratory assessments, treatments, interventions, and resident progress.

• Document changes in respiratory status and report significant findings according to facility policies.

• Follow Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Care standards, professional guidelines, infection prevention procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Inspect, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.

• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly functioning and available for resident care.

• Follow equipment safety procedures and infection control protocols.

• Report equipment concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.

• Respond quickly to respiratory emergencies and changes in resident condition.

• Assist with airway management, CPR, and emergency interventions within the scope of practice.

• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team during emergency situations to provide safe and effective care.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• Current BLS certification required.

• ACLS certification preferred.

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, rehabilitation, or acute care preferred.

• Experience caring for older adults with chronic respiratory conditions preferred.

• Experience managing non-invasive ventilation and respiratory equipment preferred.

• Strong respiratory assessment and clinical judgment skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Commitment to compassionate, dignified, resident-centered care.

• PRN (As Needed)

• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs.

• Opportunities may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call coverage.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday.

• Ability to assist with resident care and mobility needs as required.

• Ability to respond promptly and effectively during emergency situations.

• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases while following established safety and infection prevention practices.

At Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Care, our team members play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for our residents. As a PRN Respiratory Therapist, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise while enjoying scheduling flexibility and being part of a team dedicated to exceptional resident care.

We offer:

• Competitive PRN compensation

• Flexible scheduling options

• Supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Opportunities to strengthen your clinical experience

• A collaborative senior living and skilled nursing environment

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a flexible opportunity where your clinical skills and compassion are valued, we invite you to apply and join the Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Care team.