Unit Assistant, Behavioral Health, Full Time

Fairview Range; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a dedicated Unit Assistant for their Behavioral Health department. This full-time position involves assisting in patient care and performing clerical duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age, one year free from chemical use problems.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementation of the plan of care.
• Records patient data in the medical record.

Skills

Ability to learn and retain medical information

Ability to function under pressure

Stress management and emotional control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience

Job description

Unit Assistant, Behavioral Health, Full Time

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Base pay range

$18.37/hr - $24.36/hr

Responsibilities/Job Description

Fairview Range is looking for a dedicated Unit Assistant (UA) for our inpatient Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN.

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.

Schedule

This position is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends undesignated

Internal posting through 06/8/25.

About This Unit

The Behavioral Health UA assists in direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs clerical duties, assists with unit maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

• 34 beds between 2 units
• Multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners.
• Patient population: adult (ages 18+)
  
  

About Fairview Range

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), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Unit Assistant Responsibilities

• Assists in implementation of the plan of care.
• Records patient obtained data in the medical record.
• Accepts responsibility for completion of orientation
  
  

Unit Assistant Job Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age. Documented one year free from chemical use problems.
• Graduation from high school or GED examination. Graduation from a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to complete clerical component of Unit Assistant orientation provided by facility.
• Demonstrates ability to learn and retain medical information and terms.
• Capable of functioning under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Give and receive information. Understand and follow written and oral communications.
• Manages personal stress and emotions to respectfully interact with others.
• Maintains composure in difficult situations.
• Current BLS certification or attends BLS class within six months of employment and maintains certification. Current BCS certification or attains within six months and maintains certification.
• CNA preferred.
  
  

Qualifications

$18.37-$24.36 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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