Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Hyperbaric Supervisor provides direct care to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy patients as prescribed by the (Medical) Director Wound Recovery Center or attending Hyperbaric physician operates and maintains the HBOT chambers and associated systems and equipment and evaluates the care for clients according to age-specific criteria. The RN works within the State Practice Act and follows all Hyperbaric Medicine Wound Recovery Center and Kent Hospital policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

A.    Operates maintains and ensures the safety of the hyperbaric facility and all associated systems and equipment prepares the chamber equipment and materials needed for patients undergoing HBOT.

B.    Carries out protocols of treatment as prescribed under physician’s direction observes patients and system during course of HBOT documents patient condition and reports unusual occurrences to HBO supervisor and Medical Director (physician on duty.)

C.    Maintains operating maintenance and safety logs and other required documentation performs preventive and other required maintenance (except yearly/biannual factory service) on the chamber/system as needed.

D.    Is responsible for cleanliness of equipment per policy assists/maintains a neat orderly work area appropriate inventory of supplies.

E.    Demonstrates competence in patient and family education including the purpose and procedure of HBOT. Maintains an active role in HBO education programs and orienting patient/family and visitors to unit.  Participates in Quality Assurance and attends center meetings.

F.    Demonstrates competence in hyperbaric patient assessments including but not limited to vital signs ear assessments wound assessments standard wound care sterile technique and photography per Wound Recovery Center/Hyperbaric Medicine policy/procedures.

G.    Demonstrates clinical competence in nursing skills under State Practice Act

H.  Performs all other duties as assigned 

Requirements

A.    Registered nurse with current state license in good standing required with minimum 2-3 years med. Surg. Critical care preferred. BLS certification required ACLS preferredB.    Successful completion of NBDHMT/UHMS approved Hyperbaric Medicine Introductory course.C.    Able to implement holistic approach to patient care.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.