RN - ECT (PRN)

Position PRN ECT Registered Nurse (RN) Location Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL Schedule Shifts begin as early as 5:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 24‑hour, 7‑day operation. Responsibilities The ECT nurse is responsible for all safety and patient activities before, during and after an ECT treatment. The nurse follows all 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 collaborate closely with psychiatrists and anesthesiologists to deliver safe care. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing school – BSN preferred Minimum of three (3) years as a Registered Nurse, preferably with experience in psychiatric nursing Combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree Experience Experience working with mental health patients Experience in ICU, PACU, emergency room, medical‑surgical or acute care hospital settings Proficiency with cardiac monitor, AED, ECT machine, intravenous access, Code Blue response, nebulizer, general 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 Active RN license in the State of Florida Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card (American Heart Association) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Knowledge and Skills Competence in patient‑care practices, medication procedures, therapeutic boundaries, common psychiatric diagnoses, infection control, fire safety, environment of care, age‑appropriate care, risk management and patient behavior management Competence in education and support, informed consent, 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 EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr