Registered Nurse ECT

Job description

Overview RN ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy Nurse opportunity at Cross Creek Hospital - Monday thru Friday 7am- 3pm. No weekends. PURPOSE STATEMENT: 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, provide nursing care in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · 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. · Establi...