HBO Wound Care Nurse

Position Title: Clinical Hyperbaric and Wound Care Registered Nurse

Position Summary: Performs the duties of a Registered Nurse in a hyperbaric clinical environment with a strong emphasis on documentation.

Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the initial nursing assessment of all hyperbaric patients.
2. Responsible for establishing a hyperbaric nursing care plan on all patients.
3. Responsible for accurate documentation both written and by the use of digital photography of patient's wounds on a regular basis.
4. Responsible for conducting a nutritional assessment of hyperbaric patients.
5. Must be familiar with Transcutaneous Oximetry.
6. Must be familiar with non-invasive vascular studies.
7. Responsible for educating the hyperbaric technical staff on wound care.
8. Responsible for collaborating with the hyperbaric medical director to assist in achieving the desired treatment goals.
9. Must be willing to attend the Introduction to Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine Course.
10. Must be willing to perform the duties of an on-call hyperbaric critical care nurse.

Minimum Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Possess current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Nevada.

Experience: Minimum of one year critical care experience. Direct patient wound care experience in a clinical setting.

Skills: CCRN, ACLS. Excellent communications skills. Ability to work with physicians an other health team members in a variety of settings.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Hyperbaric Medical Doctors and Program Directors.

Supervision Given: Directly supervises inside observers and hyperbaric technician duringdirect patient care.

Responsibility for Confidentiality: Responsible for the confidentiality of all patient information and protects the privacy of all patients. Responsible for ensuring employee and proprietary confidentiality.

Responsibility for Accuracy: Responsible for complete and accurate documentation. Thorough documentation is imperative.

Pressure Factor: Intermittent work pace and varying degrees of stress.

Contact with Others: Has frequent contact with patients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Represents the department and organization with a positive image.

Working Conditions: Mostly office, with occasional chamber exposure. Must be able to withstand confined and uncomfortable spaces for varying periods of time.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to read and write. Must be able to pass an annual dive physical Must be able to lift from floor level to waist level. Requires standing, walking, pushing, crouching, kneeling, bending, lifting, reaching at arms length and the ability to handle piercing and cutting instruments.

Employment Opportunities Contact Information

Please send your cover letter and resume to:
jobs@oxyheal.com

Please contact OxyHeal directly at:

OxyHeal Health Group/Hyperbaric Management Systems, Inc.
3224 Hoover Avenue
National City, CA 91950

Phone: 888 - OxyHeal (699 - 4325)
Local / Int'l: (619) 336 - 2022
Fax: (619) 336 - 2017

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1987
La Jolla, CA 92038