Registered Nurse, part-time 6a-2p, ECT unit - Atlantic Health System

Part-time RN position in the Electroconvulsive (ECT) Department.  Provides nursing care to patients (ANA and ASPAN Standards for Care).  Uses psychobiological interventions, clinical skills to restore the health & prevent further disability. Maintains a therapeutic environment.  Structures interventions to foster self-care and mental & physical well-being. Case management to coordinate comprehensive health services and continuity of care. 

Job Function: 01. Nursing Process: Provides nursing care to ECT patients appropriately utilizing the nursing process. Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition. Consistently uses therapeutic communication skills with the patient and family. Demonstrates/respects patient and family rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan as needed. Accurately documents discharge criteria-desired outcomes are met following treatment. Provides discharge teaching and patient education to patients and families. Utilizes a non-judgmental approach regarding cultural, racial, socioeconomic and diagnostic issues. Maintains own boundaries and does not self-disclose to patients/families. Scope and practice as per ASPAN.

Job Function: 02. Technical Duties: Verifies all required documents are on chart (including consent for Acute/Maintenance ECT treatment, H & P, labs, etc.). Monitors medical condition and intervenes with appropriate medical care and consultation as required. Consistently follows all procedures required to provide safe care including standard precautions and follows National Patient Safety Goals. Ensures that a Time Out is performed. Documents accurately, completely and concisely in-patient medical record.

 
Job Function: 03. Coordination of Care: Communicates with ECT Clinician to ensure quality care. Establishes and maintains positive communications with physicians, and co-workers in support of cohesive team relationships. Assists with transport as needed including confirming patient will have supervision upon discharge. Reports pertinent observations to physicians regarding their patients. Provides a report to ECT Clinician after each treatment day to inform of treatment outcome for each patient including when physician recommended follow up care. Notifies ECT Clinician of all pertinent patient and staff information impacting ECT treatment. 

Job Function: 04. Customer Service: Adaptability to new policies, procedures and flexibility with scheduling with positive attitude to meet the needs of patient treatment. Fosters teamwork among co-workers. Professional Duties: Follows all procedures required of nursing as outlined in ECT Procedures. 

Job Function: 05. Professional Duties: Accepts feedback with positive attitude and makes appropriate adjustments as needed. Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel and provides feedback on performance and competency of team members as needed. Other tasks may be required as per AHS policies and procedures.

Must have current ACLS, IV certification, Conscious Sedation competency

 

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level \"Well Workplace\": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business 

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,  geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.  We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of \"100 Great Hospitals in America\". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an \"A\" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.  Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.