RN- ECT Nurse

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an ECT nurse for their Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center. The role involves ensuring patient safety before, during, and after ECT treatment, and requires a current Florida nursing license along with three years of nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting. The position demands proficiency in nursing protocols related to mental health and strong collaboration with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and a focus on professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six months in psychiatric nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety and patient activities during ECT treatment.
• Recovery of patients in a fast-paced PACU setting.
• Collaboration with psychiatrists and anesthesiologists to deliver safe care.

Skills

ICU experience

PACU experience

Ability to use ECT machine

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Customer service orientation

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing – BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center (a subsidiary of UHS) is a private 180-bed hospital specializing in drug addiction, mental health, and concurrent disorders for adults and adolescents. The ECT nurse is responsible for all safety and patient activities before, during, and after an ECT treatment. The nurse must follow safety practices, infection control, ECT and hospital policies and procedures. ECT Recovery RNs work in a fast‑paced PACU setting, recovering patients who received ECT treatments, and work closely with psychiatrists and anesthesiologists to deliver safe care.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing – BSN preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing
• Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement

Experience:

• Some experience in working with mental health is required
• ICU, PACU, emergency room, medical‑surgical, acute care medical hospital experience is required
• Cardiac monitor, AED, ECT machine, intravenous access skills, Code Blue response, nebulizer use, anesthesia recovery, suction, glucometer, malignant hyperthermia, agitation and sedation scale, time‑out protocol, EKG, specimen collection (urine, blood), ACLS, BLS, CPI, verbal de‑escalation skills
• Customer Service oriented

Licenses Required:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in patient care practices, medication procedures, therapeutic boundaries, common psychiatric diagnoses, infection control practices, fire safety, environment of care practices, age‑appropriate care, risk management and patient behavior management.
• Demonstrated competency in education and support, informed consents, pre‑treatment nursing care, nursing care during treatment, post‑treatment nursing care, documentation
• Well organized
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and performance improvement
• Effective communication skills

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