About this role
Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of pediatric patients and their families? Join our team as a Behavioral Assistant at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital!
Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, we deliver a broad range of pediatric programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation.
Our compassionate, innovative approach has repeatedly received national recognition. In 2023 we were nationally ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Children’s Hospitals” list. It is our 16th year in a row on this premier national list, a recognition of the dedication and expertise of our extraordinary teams! We are proud to be the oldest academic children’s hospital in Minnesota and the longest-running top-ranked children’s hospital in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The starting base rate of pay for the Behavioral Assistant role is $22.33. Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.
This position will be working 48 hours every two weeks on the night shift, 8 hour shifts and every other weekend.
The Behavioral Assistant is a member of the interdependent care team led by a designated Registered Nurse. Individuals in this role are responsible for assisting the nursing staff in maintaining a safe and healing environment in the inpatient setting. The Behavioral Assistant responds to patient needs, contributes to efficient unit operations and observes patients as delegated by, and under the supervision of, the Registered Nurse.
Monitors and maintains physical safety of patients through active involvement, observation and intervention under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Participates in unit specific routines as assigned to support the care of patients including:
- Patient accountability rounds
- Patient searches on admission; listing and storing belongings
- 1:1 observation of patient
- Setting up and monitoring meals
- Vital signs and weights
- Monitoring visiting hours
- Communicating needed information to patients, family members, and fellow staff
- Performs other responsibilities as needed
- Responds and participates in trained de-escalation techniques and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support situations.
- Transports patients, equipment and supplies.
- Documents according to unit/policy requirements.
- Conducts environmental safety checks observing for broken equipment, security of windows, door locks, etc.
Required
- Education/Experience - Two year college equivalent in human services field or 2-3 years of experience with direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
- Certification - Basic Life Support certification
Preferred
- Education - Associate's degree
- Experience - 6 – 12 months experience within mental health setting preferred.
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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Other facts
About Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is Minnesota’s choice for healthcare. We’re an industry-leading, award-winning, nonprofit offering a full network of healthcare services. Our broad network is designed to be ready for our patients’ every need, while delivering quality care with compassion.
Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
We’re built on a tradition of compassionate care. This is our home, and our patients are our neighbors. We’re here to heal, we’re here for you.
We are part of M Health Fairview, an expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.
Together, we’re expanding access to world-class, patient-centered care through our 10 hospitals, 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, pharmacies, home care, hospice, and medical transportation service.
Fairview also operates the Ebenezer senior living communities and offers Employer Solutions such as EAP and pharmacy benefit management.
Search for jobs and apply at https://www.fairview.org/careers.
What you'll do
- The Behavioral Assistant assists nursing staff in maintaining a safe and healing environment for pediatric patients. Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, participating in unit routines, and responding to patient needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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