PRN RN - Behavioral Health ECT Care (Days)

Acadia Healthcare; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital in Missouri is seeking an experienced RN to provide nursing care for patients undergoing ECT, with a focus on safety and compassionate support. You will educate patients and families about the procedure and work with the treatment team throughout the ECT process.

This PRN day shift role requires current RN license, ACLS, IV certification, CPR, and related certifications; first aid may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Tools

ACLS certification

IV Certification

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Restraint certification

First aid certification

Job description

CenterPointe Hospital in Missouri is seeking an experienced RN to provide nursing care for patients undergoing ECT, with a focus on safety and compassionate support. You will educate patients and families about the procedure and work with the treatment team throughout the ECT process.

This PRN day shift role requires current RN license, ACLS, IV certification, CPR, and related certifications; first aid may be required.