Hennepin Healthcare·Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 support to inpatients in an acute psychiatric setting under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, maintaining a safe milieu, and performing delegated technical procedures like phlebotomy.
Provides patient care to inpatients or patients in the psychiatric emergency department of HCMC under supervision of nursing staff; therapeutic 1:1, evaluates, intervenes, and reports to and works with nursing staff to follow individualized patient care plans Participates in planning and implementing treatment team recommendations concerning individual and group patient programming Follows the problem-oriented method for patient charting or reporting on behaviors observed Promotes and maintains a healthy and safe treatment setting Provides patient care with ADL’s Maintains an organized and clean milieu Provides milieu support to patients and nursing staff. May provide patient care activities and clerical activities May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as phlebotomies Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training
One year of related experience in a similar healthcare environment (behavioral health, nursing) Actively enrolled in or a graduate of a two-year or four-year behavioral health or registered nursing program Training in (or willingness to learn) motivational interviewing techniques Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Ability to de-escalate sometimes stressful patient situations Knowledge of motivational interviewing skills and techniques Basic computer skills Ability to support and provide patient and family centered care in a team environment Ability to meet the diverse needs of the patient population(s) being served
Requires one year of psychiatric patient care experience, relevant college coursework in behavioral sciences, or an equivalent combination of training and education. Preferred candidates are enrolled in or graduates of a behavioral health or nursing program.
Market context
Minnesota psychiatric inpatient units typically look for candidates with direct behavioral health experience and training, so this role can be competitive for applicants who already have exposure to acute mental health care. Preferred candidates often have coursework or a degree in behavioral health or nursing, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you are applying, emphasize one year of psychiatric patient care experience and any relevant college coursework or program enrollment.