Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric

Job Title

Receives orders and administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by physician. Prepares patient for HBO treatment and accurately completes appropriate documentation and monitoring. Monitors patient's safety during treatment and during any transport. Reports changes in patient's behavior to appropriate clinic staff. Reinforces education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chambers and associated systems and equipment. Maintains daily and periodic equipment maintenance documentation. Cleans HBO chambers and treatment rooms using appropriate techniques. Utilizes data software for wound management and makes appropriate entries into the medical record of each patient regarding hyperbaric treatments, wound care visits, photo uploading, toleration of pressurization and depressurization of hyperbaric chamber. Participates and attends safety education; maintains competencies, continuing education and certification as appropriate. Compiles reports requested by physician and/or clinic manager/director. Performs care within scope of practice and participates in wound care center activities when HBOT volumes allow. Performs other duties as assigned.