One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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 - these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center's 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'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.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current nursing license in the state of New Jersey.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification is required.
• Two years of PACU, ICU or ER experience is desired.
• Experience in ECT or outpatient surgery preferred.
• Psychiatric RN experience preferred

This opportunity provides the following:

• Hampton is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

If you would like more information before applying, please contact Lori de Celis, Director of Human Resources at Lori.deCelis@uhsinc.com and by phone at 609-518-2209.

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