RN Hyperbaric - Wound Care/Hyperbaric Med - AM (009)

Position OverviewPay range: $32.38 - $51.81/ hourShifts: full-time AMBenefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.Job DescriptionTo utilize the nursing process to provide care for patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy. To demonstrate knowledge and expertise in care of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy patient. Uses a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. To identify patient needs using the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model. To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the hyperbaric oxygen therapy patient, their family and community in a timely and cost-effective manner. To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team with the knowledge of a licensed physician.QualificationsAssociate's degree in Nursing and two (2) years of relevant experience required. Completion of a hyperbaric training course approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) as approved by the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology and Baromedical Nurses Association Certification Board (BNACB) within eighteen (18) months from date of hire required.Why Work at UAB MedicineWe are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.