Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

Education

Education Type

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Diploma or G.E.D.

High School

Required

Accredited Program

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Required

Experience

Experience Type

Years

Required/Preferred

Nursing

≥2

Preferred

Certification & Licensures

Certification/Licensure Type

Required/Preferred

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN),

with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required*

Certification in Hyperbarics from organization recognized by the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) within 1 yr

Required*

Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area,

by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing

Preferred

*BLS: Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date.

*Certification in Hyperbarics: Must obtain within 1 year of start date.