Registered Nurse ECT
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. This position is responsible for delivering high quality, patient-centered care, and coordination through and during the Electroconvulsive Stimulation Therapy (ECT) process. Prepares patients for treatment, assists physicians during treatment, and monitors recovery in the ECT procedure area. Works collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, PACU, pharmacy, and the inpatient units. Assist with patient education, scheduling, ensuring pre-treatment assessments, treatment monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery for patients and will assure the smooth flow for patients through the ECT process. Is knowledgeable of anesthesia, starting IVs, and monitoring the recovery process.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program
- For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045)
- Successful level 2 background check
- BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
- FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience preferably in PACU or ICU
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations in a diplomatic manner
- Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications
- Certification in nursing specialty area
- ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for treatment
- Assists physicians during treatment
- Monitors recovery in the ECT procedure area
- Works collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, PACU, pharmacy, and the inpatient units
- Assist with patient education
- Assist with scheduling
- Ensuring pre-treatment assessments
- Treatment monitoring
- Post-anesthesia recovery for patients
- Assure the smooth flow for patients through the ECT process
- Knowledgeable of anesthesia
- Knowledgeable of starting IVs
- Knowledgeable of monitoring the recovery process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
