ECT Nurse (RN)

As an Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Registered Nurse, you are responsible for overseeing and directing the care of the patient with a psychiatric diagnosis. The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, support the hospital and program philosophy of care, and ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. When not conducting ECT responsibilities will perform duties on an inpatient unit.

Essential Duties:

• Directs and supervises unlicensed personnel in performance of their duties
• Performs nursing assessment for outpatients
• Communicates with physicians and other team members regarding progress and needs of patients
• You will provide knowledgeable, empathetic care of the person requiring treatment
• You will function to seek methods to improve patient care on an ongoing basis
• Ensure the patient is educated concerning the procedure and explain to the patient the necessary tasks associated with ECT and obtain an informed consent.
• Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient- level of depression, treatment issues, memory and pain issues.
• Performs procedural functions
• Supports physician education of procedure
• Perform recovery functions, assess orientation of patient, vital signs and level of consciousness post-procedure
• Gives medications as ordered by physician and reviews any prescribed medication changes.
• Participates in Performance & Quality Improvement activities including Patient Safety initiatives
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) ECT standards
• Record the patient's vital signs and responses during the treatment sequence, recovery, and post-recovery.
• Assess and document the patient's physical and mental status and any behavioral changes or lack of such changes
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital. Duties may be modified or changed with or without notice.

Education and/or Licensure – ADN/BSN or equivalent. Must possess current RN licensure in the State of Texas by the Nursing Board. ECT certification strongly desired. Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.

Experience – ECT experience required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience helpful.

Additional Requirements – None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.
• High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills along with legible handwriting.
• Customer service skills in face to face interactions with dealing courteously with patients, the public, and other staff within the organization.
• Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for patients and staff; empathy toward patients; skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful.
• Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.
• Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another.
• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)