Registered Nurse ECT

Behavioral Health ECT Nurse

Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. This position is responsible for delivering high quality, patient-centered care, and coordination through and during the Electroconvulsive Stimulation Therapy (ECT) process. Prepares patients for treatment, assists physicians during treatment, and monitors recovery in the ECT procedure area. Works collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, PACU, pharmacy, and the inpatient units. Assist with patient education, scheduling, ensuring pre-treatment assessments, treatment monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery for patients and will assure the smooth flow for patients through the ECT process. Is knowledgeable of anesthesia, starting IVs, and monitoring the recovery process.

Required Qualifications

- Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require successful level 2 background check.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer two (2) years of experience preferably in PACU or ICU.
- Prefer excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prefer interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
- Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
- Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.

Preferred Education

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Preferred License and Certs

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.