LPN Hyperbaric Nurse

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for the safe delivery of care for the patients in the Wound Healing Center related to wound care as well as hyperbaric treatments. The Hyperbaric Nurse LPN administers oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric physician. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the hyperbaric physician. The Hyperbaric Nurse LPN will be able to demonstrate the following essential competencies, duties and responsibilities as a result of education, experience and NCH initial orientation and ongoing corporate learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs patient care duties, as appropriate, according to his / her scope of practice and under direct supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
• Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.
• Is responsible for day-to-day inspection and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.
• Assist in patient preparation for treatment.
• Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
• Performs duties and procedures as directed by supervisor and medical director, as appropriate to his / her scope of practice.
• Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance, as required.
• Participates in quality assurance programs.
• Participates in safety program.
• Maintains licensure, competencies, continuing education, and certifications, as appropriate.
• Works with front desk to maintain the schedule for the hyperbaric program.
• Audits charts to ensure all necessary information is present prior to start of therapy. Works with providers to ensure any missing information is in the chart.

If designated role of safety director by clinic leadership the following additional duties / responsibilities apply :

• Is responsible for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the hyperbaric chamber (s) and relate systems and ancillary components.
• Works closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure the highest quality of safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Makes the necessary recommendations for departmental safety policies and incorporates new safety procedures, as appropriate.
• Has the authority to restrict or remove any potentially hazardous supply or equipment items from the chamber.
• Provides leadership and safety training to other hyperbaric facility personnel.
• Is responsible for maintaining all facility safety-related standards as required by various licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as one of the hyperbaric facility's technical trainers for staff and provides routine in-service training related to various aspects of hyperbaric physiology, decompression requirements, equipment operations, safety, and treatment protocols.
• Generates and supervises hyperbaric chamber safety drills that are tailored to improve staff response to emergency mechanical and medical situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School or GED required.
• Prior wound care / hyperbaric medicine experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Florida.
• Have attended or will attend an approved hyperbaric medicine introductory training course within 120 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge : Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
• Epic experience preferred.
• For safety director role only : Attend safety director training course after 1st year and have completed prior to 18 months also must become hyperbaric certified within 24 months of hire.