ECT Admin & Patient Care Coordinator

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital seeks an ECT Administrative RN to manage scheduling, records, and communications for electroconvulsive therapy. You will support the medical team during procedures while upholding patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include ADN or BSN, Texas RN license, and 1–3 years in behavioral health, PACU, or ICU. ALS and de-escalation training are required before orientation. This role is on-site in Texas with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing; Texas RN license
• 1–3 years RN work experience in behavioral health, PACU, or ICU
• Complete new hire orientation and competency training
• Must possess or obtain ALS certification and de-escalation training before orientation

Responsibilities

• Schedule ECT treatments and coordinate with providers for pre- and post-assessments
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with HIPAA guidelines and treatment plans
• Obtain informed consent and explain procedures, risks, and benefits to patients
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, and admin staff for smooth ECT delivery
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and documentation requirements
• Enter data into medical records, generate treatment reports, and track outcomes
• Provide information and emotional support to patients and families about the ECT process
• Prepare treatment rooms and check ECT equipment functionality
• Meet with inpatient candidates to assess eligibility for ECT
• Review medical necessity and appropriateness of treatments; communicate with insurers for authorization
• Engage in community outreach to explain ECT requirements and benefits
• Participate in discharge planning and ECT psychoeducation

Skills

RN license

Behavioral health experience

PACU/ICU experience

Documentation & HIPAA

Communication skills

De-escalation

Education

ADN or BSN degree

Job description

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital seeks an ECT Administrative RN to manage scheduling, records, and communications for electroconvulsive therapy. You will support the medical team during procedures while upholding patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include ADN or BSN, Texas RN license, and 1–3 years in behavioral health, PACU, or ICU. ALS and de-escalation training are required before orientation. This role is on-site in Texas with competitive benefits.