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RN- ECT Nurse

UHS·Oakland Park, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The ECT Nurse manages all safety and patient activities before, during, and after electroconvulsive therapy treatments. They work in a fast-paced PACU setting collaborating with psychiatrists and anesthesiologists to provide safe recovery care.

Responsibilities

  • Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS, is a beautiful, conveniently located, private 180-bed hospital that specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues and concurrent disorders for adults as well as adolescents.
  • Our professional staff members are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs.
  • This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.
  • Fort Lauderdale BHC is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • For more information, please visit our website at https://ftlauderdalebehavioral.com. We are pleased to announce the following available position: ECT Registered Nurse (RN) The shift begins as early at 5 AM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
  • The ECT nurse is responsible for all safety and patient activities before during and after an ECT treatment.
  • The nurse is expected to follow all safety practices, infection control, ECT and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Our ECT Recovery RNs work in a fast-paced PACU setting, recovering patients who received ECT treatments.
  • Our RNs also work closely with our psychiatrists and anesthesiologists to deliver safe care.
  • About Universal Health Services 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 $13.4 billion in 2022.
  • 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.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education/Training

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing – BSN preferred Minimum three (3) year’s of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement
  • Experience: Some experience in working with mental health is required ICU, PACU, emergency room, medical-surgical, acute care medical hospital experience is required Cardiac monitor, AED, ECT machine, Intravenous access skills, Code Blue response, use of nebulizer, general anesthesia recovery, suction, glucometer, malignant hyperthermia, agitation and sedation scale, time out protocol, EKG, specimen collection (urine, blood), ACLS, BLS, CPI, verbal de-escalation skills Customer Service oriented Licenses Required Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart
  • Association
  • Advanced
  • Cardiac
  • Life
  • Support (ACLS)
  • Knowledge and
  • Skills: Demonstrated competency in Patient Care Practices, Medication Procedures, Therapeutic Boundaries, Common Psychiatric Diagnoses, Infection Control Practices, Fire Safety and Environment of Care Practices, Age Appropriate Care, Risk Management and Patient Behavior Management. Demonstrated Competency in Education and Support, Informed Consents, Pre-Treatment Nursing Care, Nursing Care During Treatment, Post-Treatment Nursing Care, Documentation Well organized Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and Performance Improvement Effective communication skills 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. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Florida with at least three years of experience, including ICU, PACU, or emergency room backgrounds. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a BSN preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • ACLS
  • Infection Control
  • BLS
  • Specimen Collection
  • EKG
  • Verbal De-escalation
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • CPI
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Intravenous Access
  • Medication Procedures
  • Patient Behavior Management
  • PACU Recovery
  • General Anesthesia Recovery
  • ECT Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Oakland Park, Florida
Posted
May 12, 2026
Closes
May 12, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.

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