Registered Nurse (RN) - HBO Wound Care

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Wound Care nurse provides direct patient care and coordinates hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care. Nursing care is focused on specialized assessment, diagnosis, planning, treatment and evaluations of patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care. The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Wound Care nurse is skilled with care and management of patients with chronic wounds resistant to healing and may have specialized training in the field of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program
• 6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Exhibits ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Proficient Computer skills
• Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Wound Care Certification
• Hyperbaric Registered Nurse Certification within 2 years of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Coordinates hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care.
• Focuses nursing care on specialized assessment, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and evaluation of patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care.
• Manages patients with chronic wounds resistant to healing.
• May have specialized training in the field of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree