Psychiatric Assistant – EmPATH

Overview

M Health Fairview is looking for a Psychiatric Assistant at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 48 hours per two weeks on the Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend, and is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, and more. Check out the benefit link here: https://www.fairview.org/Careers/Benefits/LocalSEIU

Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

The starting base rate of pay for the position is $22.35. Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.

About this Unit:

Do you have a special curiosity about mental health? If so, then the Psychiatric Assistant in Southdales EmPATH unit may be the right fit for you!

Responsibilities Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care, and promotion of a therapeutic environment as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN so that the goals and objectives of treatment are achieved on each unit as assigned. The focus is on adult mental health.

Maintains safety on the behavioral services’ unit.

Maintains and carries out checks documented on the accountability sheets and restricted access items sheets.

Conducts room searches.

Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills.

Responds and participates in BCS situations.

Manages the milieu by observing patients in the environment at all times.

Responds and participates in CPR situations as designated.

Performs basic patient care routines and procedures according to treatment plan.

Responds and participates in CPR situations

Demonstrates knowledge of signs/symptoms of diagnoses and usual interventions.

Delivers individual care including ADL’s and vitals signs.

Participates in unit specific routines and group/individual programming.

Possesses knowledge of the DIAP documentation method and charts in a concise manner.

Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.

Monitors and maintains therapeutic milieu

Exhibits appropriate use of de-escalation skills

Participates in active involvement, observation and intervention

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.

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Performs other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education/Certification/Registration

Bachelors Degree in a related field

BLS at the end of orientation

EEO Statement

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