Hyperbaric RN Safety Officer

Job description

The Dorothy Blackwell Wound Care Clinic improves patient outcomes and quality of life by providing wound care treatment for our patients. We are looking for a RN who is a critical thinker that can manage multiple items at the same time. Our team values a patient advocate who is a strong communicator. Learn more about the clinic HERE.
Why choose this opportunity?
• The Wound Care clinic is a close-knit team who make the workday fun.
• Build your nursing knowledge by learning about hyperbaric therapy and other wound care modalities.
• Competitive wages and excellent benefits
• On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012

Important things to know about the job:
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Monday thru Friday, clinic hours - no nights or weekends!

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JOB SUMMARY:
A clinically competent, registered professional nurse with additional clinical competence, or developing clinical competence in Hyperbaric Treatment. Provides safe and effective operation, control, and maintenance of Hyperbaric Chamber systems and supporting components; administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by Physician. Serves as Safety Officer of the Wound Care Hyperbaric Treatment Clinic in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Guidelines. Provides wound care to patients being treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well as patients in the wound care clinic when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• CHRN preferred
• Satisfactory work experience, demonstrating nursing knowledge and skill, interest, leadership, and willingness to accept responsibility
• Ability to handle high stress situations in a professional and compassionate manner
• Must receive certification from an approved hyperbaric course, required within 6 months of employment
• Must receive certification from an approved hyperbaric safety director course, required within 6 months of employment
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the codes and regulations that govern safe operation of a hyperbaric medical facility
• Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to prepare reports and read written materials.
• Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations
• Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk and converse with others in person and over the phone
• Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care
• Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel
• Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: finger stick blood sugars, vital signs, start IV’s, administer medications, and handle instruments)