What to expect:

 Provides care to patients in the ECT suite.  Responsible for identified pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care activities involved in carrying out ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), which has been prescribed for the treatment of selected inpatients or outpatients at SP and frequently requires the use of independent judgment.   Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children, adolescents, and/or geriatric population. Works collaboratively with the anesthesiologist and those physicians who have been identified as qualified to administer ECT at this facility.

What you’ll get from us. 

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

 

An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role. A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement program

 Pay for this position is minimum $36.00 USD to maximum $55.17 USD and is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience as a registered nurse. 

What we need from you. 

 

 Work requires ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and a thorough knowledge of psychiatric nursing and physical assessment skills -  acquired through two years of college education in nursing.  Work requires current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continually throughout tenure in position.   Work requires a level of knowledge of nursing process and physical assessment - acquired through one to two years' inpatient psychiatric nursing, including regular practice of physical assessment skills and demonstrated teaching skills.   Work requires a relatively high level of analytical abilities sufficient to identify nursing care problems arising during a prescribed course of ECT, pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.   Work requires interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, staff, other departments and disciplines, families, and physicians (51-80% of work time).   Works with severely ill psychiatric patients, frequently producing a high level of stress and mental fatigue (51-80% of work time).   Work requires talking, hearing, mid-range vision and field of vision. 

 

 

 

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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