RN / Registered Nurse - Neuromodulation Clinic at UW Medical Center-Northwest (Per Diem)
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest's Neuromodulation Clinic is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join their team. This role offers a flexible schedule with work-life balance, supporting an innovative program in a developing field. It's a great opportunity for critical care RNs looking to transition into a unique behavioral health procedural unit. The Garvey Institute Center for Neuromodulation provides outpatient, evidence-based Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) services for patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, catatonia, and schizophrenia. Clinical staff regularly work with patients under anesthesia and provide procedural support before, during, and after the ECT and TMS procedures.
Requirements
- 2 years of recent critical care RN work experience
- Active ACLS (required by start date)
- Active PALS (required by start date)
- Active BLS (required by state date)
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Nice To Haves
- Perioperative RN work experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to ambulatory behavioral health patients receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) treatment under general anesthesia.
- Provide nursing care to ambulatory behavioral health patients receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which is a non-invasive procedure.
- Perform pre-procedure intake assessments, including assessments of the patient's physical and psychological states.
- Conduct pre-procedure calls to outpatients.
- Conduct care coordination ahead of inpatient ECT appointments.
- Monitor and provide care for patients during all phases of procedural care.
- Help manage emergencies and complications while patients are sedated.
- Provide phase I and phase II anesthesia support.
- Recover patients post-treatment, prepare patients for discharge, and educate patients regarding home care.
- Conduct telephone triage, Epic in-basket management, care coordination, and referral review.
- Promote efficient patient flow through accurate record keeping.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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