RN ECT- PER DIEM

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a per diem RN for the ECT suite. Shifts run on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM, with scheduling flexibility and no fixed shift minimum; holidays are closed.

The role requires collaboration with the health care team, patient education, safety emphasis, and efficient supply management, to support Electroconvulsive Therapy procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN licensure is required.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience, or 2 years of ICU experience.
• ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her ECT experience.
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Provide patient education during all phases of the patient's experience in ECT.
• Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available.
• Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others. Take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility.
• Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary ECT evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consent form has been signed.
• Prepare patients for ECT by providing ongoing information to the patient and his/her caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
• Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications.
• Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

ICU experience

BLS

ACLS

Psychiatric nursing certification (ANA

Education

NJ RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education - these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center's mission.

website: www.hamptonhospital.com

We are looking for a PER DIEM RNs to work day shift in our ECT suite on our procedures days of Monday, Wednesday or Fridays. The hours are 6AM -2PM. We have flexibility in scheduling and you would not be required to work any set number of shifts and we are closed on all holidays.

Hampton offers Electroconvulsive Therapy on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis to all of our clients who meet the standard protocols. Our Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) program at Hampton remains one of the most successful treatment options for many types of mental illnesses when other interventions are neither safe nor effective. Hampton Behavioral Health Center has a state-of-the-art ECT suite that offers patients the option for ECT if clinically appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her ECT experience.
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Provide patient education during all phases of the patient's experience in ECT.
• Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available
• Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others. Take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility.
• Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary ECT evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consent form has been signed.
• Prepare patients for ECT by providing ongoing information to the patient and his/her caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
• Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications.
• Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Emilia Henriquez, HR Manager at .

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN licensure; BSN/BS preferred
• Minimum requirements are one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of ICU experience;
• ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

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