Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 30, 2024

Department:

43004012 Inpatient Psych Services

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Bring your mental health expertise to Allina Health. You will be a vital member of our mental health coordinator team. Your focus will be on meeting the patients' needs and ensuring a smooth healthcare experience. Your dedication and teamwork contribute to maintaining the highest quality of care at Allina Health.

Key Position Details:

Casual position8-hour, day / evening / night shiftsEvery other weekend rotation

Job Description:

Provide direct physical care, emotional support and educational resources to patients and families. Provides multidisciplinary care team approach in the delivery of mental health services.

Principle Responsibilities

Safety activitiesInitial and ongoing data collection and observation documentation.Responds and documents changes in patient's health status and communicates changes to the RN.Reports observations of patient's potential for violence towards self or others.Alert nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.Demonstrate ability to use the nurse call and door release systems.Demonstrates use of correct Code Green techniques to provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.Patient care activitiesMonitors vital signs and reports observations.Assists with activities of daily living.Assists with admissions and discharges.performs collection of specimens from patients as delegatedMay perform blood glucose monitoring.Reports abnormal findings to RN.Provides comfort measures to the patients including physical needs as well as diversional needs.Utilizes available resources (brochures, books, videos.May facilitate/co-facilitate groups and/or activities as delegated.Verbalizes understanding of role for patients' with legal holds/commitments and issuing patient rights.Role model/Team work activitiesActively participates in staff meetings and task groups.Maintains professional appearance.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GEDBachelor's degree in psychology or related field2 to 5 years in mental health/substance abuse patient care

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry preferredBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by American Heart Association or Allina BLS by completion of orientation

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently