Behavioral Float Pool

• All Psych Associates and RNs report to a nurse manager
• The float pool consists ofapproximately 30 RNs and 60 Psych Associates
• The behavioral floatpool RN is responsible for providing comprehensive care to unstable/stable patients within the Behavioral Health department. Floatpool RNs are able to demonstrate their flexibility in the work environment and prompt response to changes in workload and assignments, as they are trained to work on multiple different units and serve a wide variety of patients.
• The float pool serves a wide spectrum of patients within the Behavioral Health department including child/adolescents, adults, and seniors.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN Licensure and BLS required;
• 1 Year RN experience in mental health
• Basic Life Support for Healthare Providers