Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago


Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary:

The RN will deliver safe, therapeutic, quality patient care within the multi-place hyperbaric chambers at Lutheran General Hospital. The RN will provide care for intensive-care patients being treated under atmospheric pressures greater than 0.4 psi and up to 6 atmospheres absolute of pressure or 165 feet of sea water. The RN will respond 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. The RN will also respond to emergency situations, such as oxygen toxicity events, fires in oxygen-enriched environments, patient seizures, and equipment failure while under pressure, utilizing appropriate protocols for conditions other than normal atmospheric pressure. The RN will prepare and operate specialized hyperbaric-approved medical equipment for specialty care hyperbaric treatments under emergency conditions. The RN will reinforce the risks and benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, decompression theory, hyperbaric physics, and alternative treatment options to patients.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess and provide care for intensive-care patients being treated under atmospheric pressures greater than 0.4 psi and up to 6 atmospheres absolute of pressure or 165 feet of sea water.
  • Respond 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.
  • Respond to emergency situations, such as oxygen toxicity events, fires in oxygen-enriched environments, patient seizures, and equipment failure while under pressure.
  • Prepare and operate specialized hyperbaric-approved medical equipment for specialty care hyperbaric treatments under emergency conditions.
  • Reinforce the risks and benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, decompression theory, hyperbaric physics, and alternative treatment options to patients.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


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