Behavioral Health Assistant, Full Time

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant for our inpatient Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN. As a Behavioral Health Assistant, you will assist in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; performs clerical duties and assists with unit maintenance. This position is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour rotating day/evening/night shifts. Weekends: undesignated. Fairview Range provides a continuum of mental health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and our Partial Hospitalization Program. Our inpatient Behavioral Health department expanded in 2016 and now includes two inpatient, acute psychiatric units. Both units treat a range of mental health issues in adult patients. The unit has 34 beds between 2 units and a multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners. The patient population is adult (ages 18+). Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 180 Days
BCS within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Graduation from a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience
Previous mental health experience
CNA

Responsibilities

Conduct safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
Conduct room, belonging, and unit searches.
Actively participate in management of patient interactions with treatment team collaboration.
Perform basic patient daily living routines, unit order, and procedures according to treatment plan.
Assist with conducting admission and discharge duties, to include inventory and storing of belongings.
Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy.
1:1 observation of patients as needed.
Assist in obtaining information from the patient about their special care/needs.
Identify and promptly report changes in patient's condition.
Record vital signs and weight.
Set up and monitor meals.
Participate as directed in crisis intervention.
Participate in groups for patients as able.