Young Adult Mental Health Unit

16 bed capacity

Average Length of Stay ~ 7-14 days (fluctuates due to individual patient needs)

Team consists of Medical Director, various Psychiatric Providers and Nurse Practitioner, Nursing staff includes Nurse Manager, RNs, Psych Associates, Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, CTCs (social workers), and Spiritual Care Specialist. Other specialties utilized based upon individual patient needs.

Unit 4As program is designed to address the age specific issues of young adults. Admissions to the unit are generally persons between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. Treatment is built around a deep appreciation for the unique stresses and life changing choices that accompany young adulthood such as, exploring career options, establishing independence many young adults have reached the age of legal independence but are not yet functionally or financially independent of their parents/guardians and wish to have them included in their health care. Communication and engagement is key towards stabilization and success upon discharge. Unit 4A is a newer behavioral health unit that is composed of passionate staff that are acutely in tuned with the needs of this population. It is a vibrant unit and staff enjoy mentoring new employees to this unique population!

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.