Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Program Coordinator

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electroconvulsive Therapy Program Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for the screening, assessing, planning, treating, implementing and evaluating the client receiving ECT under the supervision of the physician. Supervises and delegates to a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) working in ECT. The ECT Program Coordinator reports to the Behavioral Health Services Nursing Manager and/or Behavioral Health Director.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.D.), Diploma in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of four years of related experience and/or training in Behavioral Health required.
Management of Aggressive Behavior Part 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience in office management preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens and schedules clients.
Gathers data through history taking and biopsychosocial assessment of patient's clinical condition and interprets data in order to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
Develops, evaluates and revises patient's plan of care, and nursing actions in response to patient's needs.
Makes proficient clinical judgment to deliver treatment/care reflecting knowledge and understanding of the patient's clinical condition.
Documents patient care and outcomes.
Teaches the patient and families about treatment and plan of care.
Prepares patients to manage their care after discharge.
Manages payment and reimbursement processes.
Maintains policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, QA and/or documentation forms related to the service line.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.