Wound & Hyperbaric Registered Nurse

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Nurse at St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. You will deliver hyperbaric treatments, manage medications, and care for wounds while performing vascular assessments and nursing diagnoses.

You will educate patients, coordinate care, participate in quality and safety programs, and assist with billing and pre-authorization as needed. This is a full-time, on-site role with a strong benefit package.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification for healthcare providers
• RNs with less than 3 years must obtain BSN within 4 years of start date
• Hyperbaric nursing certification verified by certifying body

Responsibilities

• Deliver hyperbaric oxygen treatments and administer medications
• Change wound dressings and perform vascular assessments
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop/evaluate care plans
• Provide patient education, case management, and care coordination
• Support facility accreditation and participate in hyperbaric safety program

Skills

Nursing

Care planning

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient safety

Case management

Care coordination

Professional etiquette

Accountability

Patient care delivery

Education

RN license

BSN within 4 years

BLS for healthcare providers

Hyperbaric nursing certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description:The Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Nurse delivers hyperbaric oxygen treatments, administers medications, changes wound dressings, and performs vascular assessments like transcutaneous oximetry. The nurse maintains a fundamental knowledge of the implications of clinical care within a pressurized / oxygen rich environment.They conduct nursing assessments, develop and evaluate care plans, provide patient education, case management, and care coordination, and act as patient advocates. The nurse manages changing patient conditions, participates in quality assurance programs, supports facility accreditation, and engages in the hyperbaric safety program. They also provide education and marketing support, interact with medical staff and the community, assist with billing, coding, and pre-authorization of treatments, and fulfill hyperbaric technician duties.Shift: 07:00-15:30 Monday-FridayEssential FunctionsPerforms clinical functions related to hyperbaric oxygen treatment delivery, medication administration, wound care dressing changes, and vascular assessment such as transcutaneous oximetry.Performs nursing assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care plans related to hyperbaric medicine.Provides patient education, case management, care coordination, and utilization review, and acts as a patient advocate.Assists with any changing conditions and manages nursing responsibilities.Participates in quality assurance programs and system hyperbaric councils.Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.Participates in the hyperbaric safety program.Provides education and public relations/marketing, as needed, with referring physician staff, hospital nursing, staff, students, and other medical personnel and members of the community.Understands and assists with billing, coding, and pre-authorization of hyperbaric treatments.Able to fulfill the duties outlined in the hyperbaric technician job description.SkillsPatient CareNursingCare PlanningNursing ProcessInterdisciplinary TeamsDocumentationsProfessional EtiquettePatient Care DeliveryAccountabilityPatient Care CoordinationPatient safetyCase managementMinimum QualificationsCurrent RN License in state of practice.Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.RNs with less than 3 years of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within four years of their start date.Certification in hyperbaric nursing from an approved certifying body (certification will be verified).Preferred Skills and ExperienceAny formal training or certification in hyperbaric medicine and wound care.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$41.20 - $62.17We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.