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Corewell Health RN Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan
About the unit
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment in which you breathe 100 percent oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber. The high-pressure oxygen can provide several benefits, including:
Increasing oxygen in tissues deprived of adequate supply (hypoxia)
Stimulating new blood vessel growth
Decreasing inflammation
Accumulating stem cells into wounded tissues to help them heal
Our multi-place chamber allows us to cover all indications, from routine to emergent, under the supervision of hyperbaric-trained physicians.
As the only 24-7/365 Hyperbaric chamber in the state of Michigan, we are looking for ways to continue delivering the gold standard of care to our patients.
About Outpatient Clinics
Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.
Scope of work
Duties include vital sign checks, vent management (incredibly basic vent), assisting patients with breathing masks during treatment, IV pump management (same as floor), communication with exterior hyperbaric attendant, documentation related to patient care, and safe transport to and from ICU floors.
Other duties within scope of licensure as directed. Must meet all pre work physical exam requirements for running in the chamber and pass HBO training prior to working shifts within the department.
REQUIREMENTS:
24 hour call 1 day per week
Weekend call (4:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Monday) every 6th-7th weekend
Pass annual physical exam and testing performed by Occupational & employee health to be cleared for work in hyperbaric environment. Must pass to qualify for the position.
ORIENTATION & TRAINING:
40 hour course with expectation to obtain CHRN within 2 years of hire
60 day competency and orientation checklists by peer validator
Maintain competencies with semi-annual hands-on refresher courses (sim labs, vendor training on new devices, etc)
Qualifications
Associate's Degree Nursing or Equivalent Required upon hire, Bachelors Degree (BSN) must be obtained within 5 years
MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required upon hire
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 180 days
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 180 days
3 years of nursing experience in a critical care setting required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - 330 Barclay - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Hyperbaric Medicine - Meijer Heart Center
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday, Variable
Weekend Frequency
On-call weekends
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Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
