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Psychiatric Associate - Adult Inpatient Intensive…
- Fairview Health Services (Minneapolis, MN)
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Job Overview
_Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_
At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the
communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all
share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or
supporting those who do, your work matters.
Station 12 is our most acute unit in the hospital and generally is managing aggressive, assaultive patients or those who are highly disorganized and/or psychotic. Certainly one of our most challenging units to work on, but if you have the temperament, this is easily the most rewarding unit in terms of gaining new knowledge and relevant experience.
This role is approved for 56 hours, every two weeks on the night shift (11:00 pm to 7:30 am), working 8-hour shifts and every other weekend with a variable schedule.
The Psychiatric Associate is responsible for the delivery of patient care and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse so that goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned.
Responsibilities
+ Conducts safety checks of patients through visual observation and documentation.
+ Conducts room, belonging and unit searches.
+ Responds and participates in de-escalation of patient including physical intervention as trained.
+ Actively participates in milieu management with treatment team collaboration.
+ Performs basic patient daily living routines and procedures according to treatment plan:
+ Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and interventions.
+ Conducts educational programming with individual and/or patient groups according to appropriate treatment plan.
+ Responds to emergency situations as trained per policy.
+ Participates in the treatment team’s mission, goals and plans:
+ Acts as a member of the multi-disciplinary therapeutic team.
+ Exhibits verbal communication in a timely, thorough, and professional manner.
+ Possesses knowledge of current issues, changes and updates in Behavioral Services policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor of Arts
+ Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Field
+ Experience working with behavioral patients
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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