Inpatient Behavioral Health Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant for the inpatient Behavioral Health department.

You will assist in direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform clerical duties, and assist with unit maintenance.

The full-time position offers 72-80 hours every two weeks with 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts; weekends undesignated.

Qualifications

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

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 admission and discharge duties, including inventory and storing of belongings.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained per policy.
• 1:1 observation of patients as needed.
• Obtain information from patients about their special care/needs.
• Identify and report changes in patient's condition.
• Record vital signs and weight.
• Set up and monitor meals.
• Participate in crisis intervention as directed.
• Participate in patient groups as able.

Skills

Age 18+

Basic Life Support

BCS

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program

Previous mental health experience

CNA

Job description

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant for the inpatient Behavioral Health department.

You will assist in direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform clerical duties, and assist with unit maintenance.

The full-time position offers 72-80 hours every two weeks with 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts; weekends undesignated.