RN - ECT at Aiken Regional Medical Centers Aiken, SC

RN - ECT Coordinator

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Aiken, SC. 273‑bed acute care facility providing comprehensive healthcare services since 1917.

• Assess, plan, implement and coordinate day‑to‑day operations of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Services.
• Provide professional leadership in collaboration with ECT Psychiatrist, Anesthesia, OPS, PACU, Aurora Pavilion and other affiliated facilities.
• Manage non‑clinical services for patients and providers—billing, audits, transportation coordination, pre‑authorization, scheduling, registration, referrals, etc.
• Serve as point of contact for patients and families regarding care.
• Participate in development of goals for the ECT Program in line with facility objectives.
• Facilitate development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, standard practices and protocols related to ECT.
• Coordinate, develop and maintain a concurrent system of performance improvement for the ECT service line and associated educational activities.
• In consultation with staff development, develop, coordinate and revise educational programs for nursing staff as needed.
• Address patient dissatisfaction and notify Director when necessary.
• Perform accurate and prompt body systems assessment, including pain assessment, to ensure patient safety before ECT treatment.
• Ensure patient safety in all aspects of the treatment process.
• Communicate effectively with all providers to coordinate ECT treatments in the PACU.
• Perform a timeout with the team prior to ECT delivery.
• Educate patient/family regarding ECT procedure and treatment regimen.
• Facilitate patient flow and provide direct care during all ECT treatments.
• Maintain equipment and supplies necessary for ECT treatment.
• Schedule all treatments, appointments with departments and consultants—including Anesthesia, OPS, PACU, Aurora, psychiatrists, and other providers—as needed.
• Coordinate benefits with Utilization Review Department.
• Pre‑certify outpatients with UR and insurance providers.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical skills for a psychiatric population.
• Use monitoring equipment such as EEG monitors and ETCO2 peripheral nerve stimulator in the PACU.
• Perform monthly process improvement activities to ensure best practices in ECT delivery.
• Exhibit sound time‑management skills to prioritize patient care.
• Manage time effectively to minimize overtime and unnecessary time required of anesthesia and PACU nursing staff.
• Perform other non‑clinical duties: registration, authorization, scheduling, creation of care plans, transportation coordination, assessments, audits, and chart maintenance.
• Serve as main point of contact for patients, families, Aurora's UR/Assessment Team, and providers.
• Collaborate with Aurora's UR Team regarding inpatient and outpatient authorization, reviews, progress, deficits, and placement.
• Ensure PHQ‑9s are completed prior to and at each treatment; perform MoCA assessments multiple times throughout treatment; oversee ECT bay operations and ordering of all supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program.
• Three years of experience in psychiatric nursing or one year of PACU experience.
• BLS and ACLS required (or to be obtained during orientation).
• PALS (or to be obtained within six months of employment).
• Current South Carolina nursing license.
• Successful completion of Handle With Care training within 30 days of hire.

• Sign‑on bonuses for select positions.
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans.
• Tuition / certification reimbursement after 6 months.
• Culture of excellence – employee recognition program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Clinical nursing ladder opportunities.
• Sofi student loan refinancing program.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

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