Hyperbaric Technician/ LPN - Community Anderson Wound Care

Community Health Network; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network's Advanced Wound Center in Anderson seeks a Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician LPN to administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy under supervision. You will be part of the Care Team delivering clinic wound care and supporting patient plans of care.

You will ensure program safety, help shape departmental safety policies, and collaborate with clinicians to achieve positive patient outcomes for our neighbors in need.

Qualifications

• CPR is required.
• Graduate of a recognized accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in Indiana (NLC) required.
• UHMS-approved hyperbaric training course to be completed within three months from hire (provided by Community Health Network).

Responsibilities

• Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients at the Advanced Wound Center under supervision.
• Participate as a Care Team member, providing clinic wound care services as appropriate.
• Ensure program safety compliance and contribute to safety policy recommendations.
• Function as a team member to achieve positive patient outcomes identified in the care plan.

Skills

CPR

Education

Practical nursing diploma/certificate

Three years related nursing experience

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Hyperbaric Oxygen Technician LPN administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients of the Advanced Wound Center at Community Anderson under the supervision of a hyperbaric provider. Participates as a member of the Care Team, providing clinic wound care services when appropriate, and is accountable to function as a team member to achieve positive patient outcomes identified in a patient's plan of care. Responsible for ensuring compliance for the program’s safety and recommends departmental safety policies/procedures as appropriate.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required
• Graduate of a recognized accredited school of practical nursing, or Graduate from a non-accredited school of practical nursing with three years related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required
• Within three (3) months from hire Certifications/Licensures: (The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved hyperbaric training course) this class expense is provided by Community Health Network.