Registered Nurse (RN) - Hyperbaric -Part Time

Title : Registered Nurse : Hyperbaric

Scheduled Hours :

• Part Time Opening-24 hours a week
• 3 Days; Monday-Wednesday-Friday;
• 8 hour shifts; 7a-3 : 30p
• Emergent On call requirements (2 shifts per week-PM and Night coverage)

Job Summary :

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.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.

The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities.

The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years.

Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.

• Current AHA CPR and ACLS
• Must possess at minimum 2 years of experience in clinical nursing; with recent ICU, ER or Cath Lab experience.
• Hyperbaric experience highly desired.
• Wound care experience highly desired
• Assesses appropriate medication profile to include recognition of specific medications that are contraindicated for use in hyperbaric conditions.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.

Unique patient lifting / movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.