Registered Nurse (RN), Shock Trauma, Hyperbaric Unit

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center, a Registered Nurse in the hyperbaric chamber provides specialized care for critically injured patients. Working inside a pressurized, oxygen-rich chamber, the nurse monitors vital signs, gives medications, and ensures patient safety during treatment. With training in both critical care and hyperbaric medicine, they help treat conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning and severe wounds while working closely with the trauma team. Their role combines advanced clinical skills with patient support in a high-intensity environment. Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months of experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. This role will require working as an inside tender within the hyperbaric chamber, in an elevated pressure environment.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
Greater than 12 months of experience.
Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Selected Candidates will be required to undergo and pass a dive-specific medical evaluation which includes an in-chamber qualification dive to determine their clearance to serve as an inside tender. The ability to support in chamber patient care is required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Two (2) years of critical care nursing experience is preferred.
Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
Membership in a professional organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.
Working as an inside tender within the hyperbaric chamber, in an elevated pressure environment.
Monitors vital signs, gives medications, and ensures patient safety during treatment.
Helps treat conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning and severe wounds while working closely with the trauma team.
Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development
Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description.
Demonstrates leadership qualities through effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Undergo and pass a dive-specific medical evaluation which includes an in-chamber qualification dive to determine their clearance to serve as an inside tender.
Ability to support in chamber patient care is required.
Ability to ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.