Child and Adolescent unit that serve patients between the ages of 4-18

Psych Associates and RNs report to a Nurse Manager.

7A is a 19 bed unit and we have some single rooms and some double rooms. We provide a lot of optionsfor groups andencourage patients to attend OT, TR and other therapeutic groups. Many of our patients arrive subdued and depressed, while others arrive decompensated and manic.There are strict guidelines on the unit to ensure safety. 7A is a fun place to work and often you will see staff playing in the halls with patients. We also have a strong Unit Council which is led by frontline staff. We currently are working on encouraging more group participation on 7A. We have a lot of creative energy on our units andlook for new ways to create better programming that is individualized to the specific needs of our patients.

Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure quality patient care in accordance with the missions and philosophy of Fairview Behavioral Services. Behavioral experience preferred.
Physical demands:Sitting, standing, walking, lifting-max 35lbs, push/pull-max. 35 lbs, balance, stooping/crouching, grasping, writing, finger dexterity/keyboarding, reaching, color vision, operate machinery, physical presence at work
Mental Demands:Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, supervisory skills, detailed work, frequent interruptions, decision making skills, concentration, ability to work independent, multiple concurrent tasks, frequent deadlines, organizational skills, ability to collaborate with others, express ideas orally, remember and apply information, understand/follow basic instruction

Current RN Licensure and BLS required; 1 year Behavioral experience preferred within last 5 years.
Preferred: BSN, at least 1 year of nursing experience in behavorial health in the last 3 years