Registered Nurse ECT

Department

Behavorial Health ECT

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.

• 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).
• Successful level 2 background check.

• Two (2) years of experience preferably in PACU or ICU.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Certification in nursing specialty area.

• BSN:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

• ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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.