Respiratory Therapy Inpatient Pneumonia Navigator in Danbury, CT, United States
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Respiratory Therapy Inpatient Pneumonia Navigator
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 33.21 - 61.68
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: 7am to 330pm
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
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At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
The Respiratory Therapy Inpatient Pneumonia Navigator is responsible for identifying and supporting hospitalized patients diagnosed with pneumonia and guiding them through a coordinated care pathway aimed at reducing preventable readmissions.
This role bridges clinical, case management, and community resources to ensure safe, effective transitions of care, while monitoring outcomes and identifying systemic barriers. The Navigator acts as a liaison between patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices in pneumonia care management and by connecting patients with appropriate community resources. This role integrates clinical surveillance, real time data collection, and interdisciplinary care coordination to ensure safe and effective transitions of care.
Responsibilities:
Monitors the Pneumonia Daily report to identify patients admitted with this diagnosis to Danbury and/or New Milford Hospitals.
Reviews patient charts and assesses the patient to help determine if care plan is appropriate and adjusts as necessary based upon sound clinical judgement and accepted practice.
Regularly monitors patient response to specific treatment modalities based on clinical progression, pulmonary analytics and diagnosis, clinical symptoms, chart review and patient assessment. Notifies the physician of patients who demonstrate unusual or adverse responses to medication or therapy. Notifies the physician of non-compliance and other concerns with the patient�s care or discharge plan.
Connects with inpatient medicine teams to identify patients diagnosed with pneumonia that are eligible for intervention.
Regularly attend multidisciplinary rounds, trainings and other meetings as requested.
Performs, coordinates, schedules, and/or provides relevant education to patients with pneumonia. Education will also include families, care partners, and healthcare team members. Addresses patient, family, or care partner concerns in a timely manner.
Suggest appropriate referrals to help minimize chances of readmission to the hospital.
Actively participates in appropriate hospital and system committees as assigned.
Maintains appropriate databases and metrics for Quality Improvement and presents data at meetings as necessary.
Screen individuals for gaps in social determinants of health and provide them with appropriate referrals and connection to navigation services if indicated.
Links patients and their care givers with supportive community services and programs.
Identify and address barriers to care and work with patient care teams to take advantage of all available community resources.
Work closely with medical providers, care coordinators, case management and other navigators to help ensure patients are screened and provided with resources.
Work cooperatively with other clinical personnel assigned to the same patient/client.
Maintains competency in performing all duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and completes all necessary training in a timely manner.
Maintains and Models the Organization''s values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Required:
College degree (Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred). Current Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner License with no adverse licensure actions or pending charges. Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute care clinical setting. Strong understanding of pneumonia clinical pathways, readmission risk factors, and discharge planning.
Proficient in all modalities of respiratory care and treatment with extensive knowledge of the pathophysiology of lung diseases and best practices for treatment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and patient engagement skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to establish and build relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and navigate complex clinical systems.
Proficient in use of Electronic Health Records, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and similar computer applications.
Pulmonary Disease Educator certificate from the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
Bilingual language skills in Spanish or Portuguese are not required but preferred.
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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