What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Registered Nurse - Electroconvulsive Therapy - PRN position at UAB Medicine?
- Department: ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Schedule: PRN 7am to 3pm as needed
- Work Location: UAB St Vincent's East - Trussville
Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
- Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
- Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
- Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
- Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire. Must have one year of RN experience.
One Year of Nursing Experience Required. The PRN position would be dayshift; 0700-1500 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The shift could be less than 8 hours if needed. You will fill in as a recovery nurse when the current recovery nurse is off, or last minute call in. You will monitor patients as they are waking up after ECT. This would include obtaining Vital signs x3 for each pt and printing a cardiac monitor strip. You will need to be able to start IVs, draw blood, swab for COVID, etc
About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.