Unit Assistant, Behavioral Health, Part Time

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Range seeks a dedicated Unit Assistant for the inpatient Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN. This part-time role involves supporting patient care, clerical duties, and working with a multidisciplinary team to address adult mental health issues.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including medical and dental

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with documented year free from chemical use problems.
• BLS certification required within six months; CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of patient care plans.
• Record patient data in medical records.
• Complete orientation as required.

Skills

Ability to learn and retain medical information

Ability to function under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Overview

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 part time, working 40-56 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends: Undesignated.

Internal posting through 5/18/25.

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.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

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EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status