UHS·Westampton Township, New Jersey
The Registered Nurse will provide clinical care to patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by performing assessments, starting IVs, and administering medications. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and provide education throughout the treatment process.
Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her ECT experience. Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. Provide patient education during all phases of the patient’s experience in ECT. Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others. Take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility. Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary ECT evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consent form has been signed. Prepare patients for ECT by providing ongoing information to the patient and his/her caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible. Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications. Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Emilia Henriquez, HR Manager at 609-518-2161.
Current New Jersey RN licensure; BSN/BS preferred Minimum requirements are one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of ICU experience; ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred. BLS and ACLS certification required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.