RN / Registered Nurse - Neuromodulation Clinic at UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Neuromodulation Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse . WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday Day shifts from 6:00am - 2:30pm POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Support an innovative, state-of-the-art program in a developing field Great opportunity for experienced ambulatory procedural RNs or critical care RNs looking to transition into a fast-paced behavioral health procedural unit DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Garvey Institute Center for Neuromodulation provides outpatient, evidence-based Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) services for adult 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
- 1 year of recent perioperative, emergency department, or ambulatory procedural 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
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 p re-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
- BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
- Certification premium - $1.25/hour
- Overtime pay
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
