Registered Nurse (RN) - Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care-Part Time
About The Position
RN in this role will become competent in hyperbaric medicine expectations, including outside operator and inside attendant. In addition, will provide wound care to HBO patients and assist the Medical Director with inpatient wound care consults. Hours are Monday through Friday, 4-hour morning shifts in addition to rotating call to cover off-shift hours 24/7. RN in this role will become competent in hyperbaric medicine expectations, including outside operator and inside attendant. In addition, will provide wound care to HBO patients and assist the Medical Director with inpatient wound care consults and provide the wound care ordered. The RN will delivers safe, therapeutic, quality patient care within the multi-place hyperbaric chambers at Lutheran General Hospital. Provides care for intensive-care patients being treated under atmospheric pressures greater than 0.4 psi (1 FSW) and up to 6 atmospheres absolute (ATA) of pressure or 165 feet of sea water (FSW). Responds to any untoward events related to the pathophysiology and physiological effects of increased atmospheric pressure on both the patient and the specialized equipment used in the hyperbaric environment Responds to emergency situations (i.e. oxygen toxicity event, fire in an oxygen enriched environment, patient seizures, and equipment failure while under pressure) utilizing appropriate protocols for conditions other than normal atmospheric pressure. Prepares and operates specialized hyperbaric-approved medical equipment for specialty care hyperbaric treatments under emergency conditions Reinforces the risks and benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, decompression theory, hyperbaric physics, and alternative treatment options to patients.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association and ACLS
- 2 years of nursing experience in ICU or ED required
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and reach to complete preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
- Must have visual senses to see monitoring equipment and speech and hearing ability to hear equipment alarms.
- Potential for exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids.
- Must be able to work in an enclosed and warm environment with temperatures ranging from 50(-120(F).Potential for barotramatic injury due to exposure to compressed air environment and risks of decompression when assisting inside the multiplace hyperbaric chamber.
- Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment chest X-Ray and an environmental pressurization test up to 165 FSW (feet of sea water).
- Audiology and Caisson’s radiology studies must be completed within 3 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- deliver safe, therapeutic, quality patient care within the multi-place hyperbaric chambers
- provide care for intensive-care patients being treated under atmospheric pressures greater than 0.4 psi (1 FSW) and up to 6 atmospheres absolute (ATA) of pressure or 165 feet of sea water (FSW)
- respond to any untoward events related to the pathophysiology and physiological effects of increased atmospheric pressure on both the patient and the specialized equipment used in the hyperbaric environment
- respond to emergency situations (i.e. oxygen toxicity event, fire in an oxygen enriched environment, patient seizures, and equipment failure while under pressure) utilizing appropriate protocols for conditions other than normal atmospheric pressure
- prepare and operate specialized hyperbaric-approved medical equipment for specialty care hyperbaric treatments under emergency conditions
- reinforce the risks and benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, decompression theory, hyperbaric physics, and alternative treatment options to patients
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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