Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 08, 2024

Department:

31004171 CK3700 Mental Health Child Adolescent

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

28

Union Contract:

SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern Mental Health

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

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:

• 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week period)
• Permanent night 8-hour shift
• Every other weekend rotation
• SEIU-represented, benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

Provides 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 activities.
  • Initial 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.
  • Alerts nurse to extra pyramidal side effect.
  • Demonstrates 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 activities.
  • Monitors vital signs and reports observations.
  • Assists with activities of daily living.
  • Assists with admissions and discharges.
  • Performs collection of specimens from patients as delegated
  • May 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 activities.
  • Actively 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 GED
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
• 2+ years in mental health/substance abuse patient care

Licenses/Certifications

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

Physical Demands

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