RN - Senior Inpatient Mental Health

OverviewSeniors 55+ Mental Health Inpatient Unit16 bed capacityAverage Length of Stay ~ 7-10 days (fluctuates due to individual placement needs)Team consists of Medical Director, Attending Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioner, Nursing staff includes Nurse Manager, RNs, Psych Associate, Senior Psych Associates, 2 CTCs (social workers), Occupational Therapist, Spiritual Care Specialist. Other specialties utilized based upon individual patient needs.Unit 3B admissions to the unit are generally persons who are 55 years of age and older having a mental health diagnosis meeting the need for inpatient hospitalization. Our patients here are working on their mental health while still having the ability to fully participate in therapeutic programming. Patients that require extensive medical cares, the use of external equipment, those that have a primary diagnosis of chemical abuse, or exhibit severe aggression, or are intellectually and developmentally impaired, or having a diagnosis of dementia or delirium that renders them unable to participate and benefit from therapeutic groups and education are not appropriate admissions to this unit and would be provided other recommendations for other services or facilities. Unit 3B has a variety of caregivers many nurses with over 30 years of experience working with this population and newer staff that bring a renewed freshness to our groups and milieu. Everyone on the Seniors unit love what they do and enjoy educating new staff to this highly rewarding unit!About this position:This position will be working 64 hours, every two weeks on the evening shiftWorking 8 hour shifts, and working every other weekendThis position is benefit eligibleThis is a variable scheduleResponsibilitiesAssess, 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 workMental 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 instructionQualificationsCurrent 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Fairview Health Services () is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitalsincluding an academic medical center and long-term care hospitalserving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota.Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairviews 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.Vaccination UpdateAs part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.Job Locations US-MN-MinneapolisPosted Date 1 month ago (7/20/2022 4:16 PM)Requisition ID 2022-97188Profession Nurse (RN/LPN)Speciality Behavioral ServicesDepartment Senior IP MHShift eveningHours per 2 weeks 64Location University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank Hospital

Created: 2025-11-15