Registered Nurse ECT

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Electroconvulsive Therapy Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for pre- and post-treatment care of patients receiving ECT and assists medical staff during therapy administration. When scheduled, the nurse provides care with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, recognizing patient safety as a top priority.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current IV certification.
• CPR certification.
• De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about the ECT procedure and assess their understanding.
• Work with the treatment team to provide pre-treatment assessment, treatment monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery management, while supporting smooth patient flow through the ECT process.
• Participate in developing and evaluating nursing practices in the clinical setting and the overall function of the clinical area, including the ECT Suite.
• Use multiple data sources to determine actual and potential health issues, functional status, and safety concerns.
• Communicate patients’ conditions and needs for altered care to the treatment team.
• Establish a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients and initiate and continue pulse oximetry, oxygen saturation, and EKG monitoring throughout treatment and recovery.
• Monitor cardiac and respiratory status safely, accurately, and promptly, and promote interventions that provide the least-restrictive and safest recovery.
• Provide nursing care with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude when scheduled, prioritizing patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed