Licensed Vocational Nurse in Big Spring, Texas at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Technical Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Department, the Hyperbaric Medical Nurse/Technician administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patient as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician. Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber(s) and associated systems and equipment. Assists in the delivery of patient care appropriate to the level of his/her medical training. In addition to the above duties, nurses will be expected to: coordinate patient treatments into the total nursing care plan for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Nursing program

Experience:

• Preferred

• Two or more years of experience in Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• Required

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date

• Certification in Hyperbaric from an organization recognized by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)

• Must obtain within one (1) year of start date

• Preferred

• Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area, by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing