LPN/LVN - PRN

UHS•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering compassionate care is our mission. To learn more about Cypress Creek Hospital visit our website at: www.cypresscreekhospital.com The ECT Nurse is responsible for providing pre/post ECT care for the patient as per department policy. .Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
Proficient IV insertion.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Starts and removes IVs.
Monitors vital signs during recovery period.
Checks equipment to ensure operational status.
Assists in preparing and organizing ECT treatment area.
Report unsafe conditions.
Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
Provides health education to patients and their families.
Interact with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
Attend mandatory staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.