Psychiatric Associate - Behavioral Float Pool

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Psychiatric Associate to join its Behavioral Float Pool, which serves patients across the Behavioral Health department, including children and adolescents, adults, and seniors. The float pool consists of approximately 30 RNs and 60 Psychiatric Associates. Psych Associates and RNs report to a nurse manager. The Psychiatric Associate delivers patient care and promotes a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting treatment goals and objectives on assigned units. The position is approved for 64 hours every two weeks, with eight-hour evening shifts, every other weekend, and a variable schedule. It is SEIU benefit eligible and located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. The role includes patient safety monitoring, support with daily living and mobility, participation in therapeutic milieu and treatment-team activities, and responding to emergencies and behavioral escalation as trained. Fairview offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation, Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a mental health, healthcare, or school setting, such as nursing assistant, nursing station technician, patient care assistant, or behavioral technician.
Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable individuals or people with high-acuity behavioral needs.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Health Care, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
Experience in inpatient, emergency department, behavioral health, EMT/paramedic, emergency medical services, or another related higher-acuity setting, such as a school, residential treatment facility, or group home.
Experience working with behavioral patients.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient and staff safety by conducting assigned safety checks, visual observations, and documentation.
Conduct room, patient-belonging, and unit searches.
Respond to patients and participate in de-escalation, including physical intervention when trained.
Participate actively in milieu management in collaboration with the treatment team.
Perform basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plans.
Apply knowledge of mental health symptoms, therapeutic interactions, and milieu management.
Conduct educational programming with individuals or patient groups according to treatment plans.
Respond to emergency situations as trained and in accordance with policy.
Participate in the treatment team's mission, goals, and plans as a member of the multidisciplinary therapeutic team.
Communicate verbally in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
Maintain knowledge of current issues, changes, and updates to Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
Provide light to medium assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Assist with supplies, setup, and patient direction for basic care routines.
Provide mobility support appropriate to training, such as gait-belt use and wheelchair assistance.