ECT Registered Nurse (RN) - Mon-Fri Days

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Behavioral Health in Reading, PA is seeking Registered Nurses to join our nursing team in a state-of-the-art psych-safe facility. The full-time day shift runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, with no weekend duties.

This role supports pre- and post-treatment care of patients undergoing ECT and collaborates with the treatment team to monitor cardiac and respiratory status. We offer ongoing trainings, competitive pay with shift differentials, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Pennsylvania.
• ACLS and IV certifications required.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about the ECT procedure and obtain understanding from patient and family.
• Perform pre-treatment assessments and monitoring during ECT.
• Support nursing practices and ECT suite operations within the clinical setting.
• Use data sources to assess health status and safety concerns.
• Communicate patient condition and need for altered care with the treatment team.
• Monitor pulse oximetry, oxygen saturation and EKG during treatment and recovery.

Skills

RN

ACLS

IV Certification

CPR

De-escalation

Job description

Overview

Tower Behavioral Health in Reading, PA is HIRING!

We are growing and want you to grow with us! Tower Behavioral Health (TBH) is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to join our nursing team. Come be a part of our state of the art Psych-Safe facility, with spacious outdoor courtyards, indoor gymnasiums, an herb garden and bird sanctuary.

Located on a serene, partially wooded parcel on the west side of Route 183 in Reading, PA.

TBH provides services to adults, adolescents, and seniors. The facility offers inpatient and outpatient programs, counseling, treatment for substance use disorders and other services.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULE

Full Time Day Shift

Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm

No Weekends

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at Tower Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the role and level of experience.

Salary range

$41 - $50 / hour (Including shift differential)

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay rates with shift differentials for ALL shifts
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Shift incentives

We strive to the leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in southeastern PA. We are building our team, including registered nurses, with talented, energetic professionals and look forward to meeting you.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Monthly in-person and online trainings to increase skills of nursing staff, including CIWA and COWS assessments, facilitating groups, suture removal, phlebotomy, and EKGs.
• Healthstream modules monthly, Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training on-site, CPR in house

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.
• Establish a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients, initiates and continues pulse oximetry, oxygen saturation and EKG monitoring throughout treatment and recovery.
• Demonstrate safe, accurate and timely monitoring of cardiac and respiratory status and promote interventions that provide the least-restrictive and safest recovery.

Qualifications

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN License as required by state.
• Current ACLS certification and Current IV Certification required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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