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Respiratory Registered Nurse

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing

Nashville, Tennessee

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Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026

About this role

Respiratory Nurse (RN) position within a Skilled Nursing facility. As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, the role involves providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders. Primary responsibilities include assessing, providing diagnostic testing, developing treatment plans, and providing treatment to the Skilled Nursing Facility population. Essential job functions include providing patient treatments, writing accurate documentation, demonstrating interdisciplinary approach to patient care, contributing to professional development, building facility reputation, and demonstrating safe working practices.

Skills for this role

Aerosol therapy administrationOxygen weaning therapyBiofeedbackGroup respiratory therapyStandardized respiratory testingIncentive SpirometryChest physiotherapyDeep breathing and coughingBronchial hygiene therapyPEP therapyOPEP therapyPostural drainage

Certifications

CPR

Requirements

  • RN License
  • RCP License
  • State-specific respiratory therapist license
  • Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required
  • RN License
  • RCP License
  • State-specific respiratory therapist license
  • CPR
  • Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred
  • Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required
  • Skilled nursing facility experience
  • Long-term care facility experience

About the employer

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Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing
Rehab Center

You would be walking into Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing on Ocala Drive in Nashville—a CareRite skilled nursing and post-acute rehab building where the day-to-day mixes long-term care with guests working back toward home. Respiratory and cardio-pulmonary work shows…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Cardio-pulmonary and respiratory focus inside a SNF/post-acute rehab census
  • Clinical staff described as quick to help fellow employees
  • CNA pay listed up to $22/hour with daily or weekly pay options

What reviewers flag

  • CMS staffing rating 1.0 with only 0.41 RN HPRD
  • Staff turnover about 67% and RN turnover about 73.5%
  • Health inspection star 2.0 with 6 health deficiencies on record

Benefits: CNA postings list free uniforms, recognition meals, all-expense-paid resort vacations, 401(k), health/dental/vision, KinderCare discount, and Plum Benefits; DON posting notes PTO. Daily or weekly pay options mentioned for CNAs.

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Living in Nashville, TN

Nashville blends Southern charm with a booming healthcare industry, making it a magnet for traveling nurses. Live music spills from honky-tonks on Broadway, while Cumberland River greenways offer outdoor escapes. Beyond bachelorette-party stereotypes, neighborhoods like East Nashville serve up eclectic dining and community grit. It's a city where career growth and culture genuinely intersect.

Metro price level · Nashville area
96.3
4% below the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities

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