Job Description

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Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. One of the Nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most respected Hospital companies, UHS achieved its success by always adhering to an effective operating philosophy: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, then invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive and become a dominant healthcare provider in its community.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education \xe2\x80\x93 these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center\xe2\x80\x99s mission.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Registered Nurses to work per diem, Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays in our ECT Suite. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education \xe2\x80\x93 these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center\xe2\x80\x99s mission.

Hampton offers Electroconvulsive Therapy on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis to all of our clients who meet the standard protocols. Our Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) program at Hampton remains one of the most successful treatment options for many types of mental illnesses when other interventions are neither safe nor effective. Hampton Behavioral Health Center has a state-of-the-art ECT suite that offers patients the option for ECT if clinically appropriate.

We are looking for a Per Diem Registered Nurses to work day shift in our ECT suite on our procedures days of Monday, Wednesday or Fridays. We have flexibility in scheduling and you would not be required to work any set number of shifts and we are closed on all holidays.

Responsibilities:

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• 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.
• CPR 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.

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