Electroconculsive Therapy RN Coordinator, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full Time (40Hrs), Day Shift

UChicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

17d•$90,600 - $105,735•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine’s Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking an Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) RN Coordinator for its Inpatient Psychiatry unit. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. With the leadership of the Manager, the coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the ECT program, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care. The position works with psychiatrists, anesthesia providers, nursing teams, recovery staff, and support departments to coordinate treatment schedules, maintain regulatory compliance, and support positive patient outcomes. The role coordinates inpatient and outpatient treatment, conducts patient screening and nursing assessments, verifies clinical documentation and clearances, and educates patients and families about ECT. It also supports patient flow, recovery and continuity of care, quality improvement, staff education, equipment readiness, program metrics, and accurate electronic medical record documentation.

Requirements

Current RN license.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, procedural nursing, PACU, or perioperative services.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
Experience with ECT, psychiatry, procedural sedation, PACU, or ambulatory procedural workflows.
Leadership, coordinator, or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all inpatient and outpatient ECT treatment scheduling.
Serve as the primary liaison among psychiatry, anesthesia, nursing, registration, and procedural teams.
Conduct pre-treatment patient screening and ensure required documentation is complete.
Verify consent forms, history and physical completion, medical clearance, laboratory results, and medication reconciliation.
Educate patients and families about ECT procedures, expectations, risks, benefits, and post-treatment care.
Monitor patient flow and ensure timely movement through admission, treatment, recovery, and discharge.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
Track and report ECT program metrics, including volume, outcomes, cancellations, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.
Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives and workflow optimization.
Support staff education and competency validation related to ECT processes.
Assist with supply management and equipment readiness.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and program development activities.
Coordinate follow-up appointments and continuity of care.
Perform nursing assessments before and after ECT procedures.
Monitor patient recovery and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
Document care accurately in the electronic medical record.
Provide post-procedure instructions as applicable.