Loma Linda·Loma Linda, California
Provides quality patient-centered care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for various psychiatric conditions. Coordinates patient referrals and performs the full nursing process including assessment, intervention, and evaluation under minimal supervision.
The Clinical Nurse-Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) keeps pace with a proactive and progressive ECT management team and serves as a key member of the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) program. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge related to the specialty practice of Behavioral Health and ECT. Utilizes skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care as appropriate to the provision of ECT for inpatients and outpatients under the care of a psychiatrist with ECT privileges at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (LLUBMC). Contributes to cutting-edge and innovative ECT for relevant psychiatric conditions, e.g., severe depression, resistant depression, severe mania, catatonia, and other psychiatric conditions successfully treated with ECT. Adheres to the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards of practice, ECT Welfare and Institutions Codes (WIC), organization and department policies and procedures. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) with minimal supervision as applicable to ECT treatment phases (Index Phase, Continuation Phase, Maintenance Phase), and in accordance with LLUBMC established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve optimal individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness. Respects cultural and religious practices of patients and incorporates into plan of care. Intervenes as a patient advocate as necessary. Uses available resources to address ethical issues. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in behavioral health and ECT. Coordinates patient referral activities. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and follows service excellence best practices to improve and maintain high patient, family and visitor satisfaction scores. Demonstrates solid service recovery methodologies and resolves issues expressed from dissatisfied customers. If in a recovery program, at least two years of sobriety is required for staff and at least five years for Management. Performs other duties as needed.
Associate's Degree in Nursing required. If hired after July 30, 2001, Bachelor's Degree in nursing required (may be in progress with expected completion 2.5 years from hire. Minimum of one year of medical-surgical nursing or Intensive Care Nursing ICU experience required. Minimum of one year of behavioral health nursing preferred.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
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Requires an active California RN license, BLS certification, and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Candidates must have at least one year of medical-surgical or ICU nursing experience, with behavioral health experience preferred.
Market context
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