Registered Nurse - Brain Stimulation - MUSCP
MUSC Health
Summary
Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) specifically in regard to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Operates a TMS machine in collaboration with Physician and other nurses in area. Assists patients suffering with Treatment Resistant Depression to improve symptoms and achieve a positive response from TMS. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.
Job description
Job Description Summary
Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) specifically in regard to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Operates a TMS machine in collaboration with Physician and other nurses in area. Assists patients suffering with Treatment Resistant Depression to improve symptoms and achieve a positive response from TMS. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.
General
Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provides patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Specific (individualized/ clinic based)
The ECT/ Saint TMS RN will oversee the care of patients from their consultation until they complete their treatment course. RNs will monitor vitals, assess orientation status, document patient status using EPIC flowsheets, and perform chest port access/de-access using sterile technique. They will understand medications given during ECT as well as psychotropic medications, they will conduct intake for new patients and potential patients (allergies, med reconciliation, chart review, etc.). The RN will be able to conduct prior authorizations for ECT and TMS as well as administer TMS, SNT treatments on the MagVenture machine using Magnus software. RNs will also follow-up with patients after treatment course and help plan next steps.
The TMS Nurse will be able to document patient status using progress notes, conduct intake for new patients and consults (allergies, med reconciliation, chart review, etc.), understand psychotropic medications, conduct prior authorizations for ECT/TMS, administer TMS treatments on different machines (MagVenture, Brainsway, and Neurostar), and follow-up with patients after treatment course.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Registered Nurse
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.