Registered Nurse ECT

Acadia • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) opportunity at Cross Creek Hospital is responsible for all pre and post treatment care of patients receiving ECT, as well as assisting the medical staff during the administering of the therapy. When scheduled, the nurse will provide nursing care with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, recognizing that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

• Current RN License as required by state.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current IV Certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• De-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide education about the ECT procedure and obtain a level of understanding from the patient and family.
• Work within the treatment team to provide pre-treatment assessment, treatment monitoring and post-anesthesia recovery management for patients and assure the smooth flow of patients through the ECT process.
• Participate in development and evaluation of nursing practices provided in the clinical setting and the overall function of the clinical area including the ECT Suite.
• Use multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health issues, functional status and safety concerns.
• Communicate patient’s condition and need for altered care with treatment team.
• Establish a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients, initiates and continues pulse oximetry, oxygen saturation and EKG monitoring throughout treatment and recovery.
• Demonstrate safe, accurate and timely monitoring of cardiac and respiratory status and promote interventions that provide the least-restrictive and safest recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level