What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Safety Officer - Behavioral Health Center position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Hospital Safety Officer - Behavioral Health Center Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Bch Administration A R-Indian River Hospital Job Code 001067 Shift Evening/Night Rotation Schedule 7:00pm-7:00am/6:30pm-7:00am Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Hospital Safety Officer, you play a critical role in helping us achieve this goal. Your diligence allows us to continue providing the best possible support and facilitate the secure environment our community has come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. This specific Hospital Safety Officer will be working in the Behavioral Health Center. This position offers a great opportunity to make a lasting difference while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. A PRN caregiver in this position works, at minimum, one night per week from 6:45PM – 7:15AM, with holiday and hurricane requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Protect patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property. Round in assigned areas and participate in safety rounds. Engage with patients, identify at-risk patients and provide necessary notifications. Promote a safe, therapeutic environment. Attend to escalating incidents and be a first responder to patient threats of violence. Identify issues and act appropriately to eliminate safety hazards. Re-direct and de-escalate patient situations. Prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion and restraint by using the least restrictive methods. Intervene in patient, visitor and/or caregiver confrontations. Assist caregivers with processing new admissions by assisting with safety searches, inventory of belongings and screening. Complete appropriate documentation of various incidents. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma/GED, two years of customer service experience and two years of experience within a behavioral health, hospital, security or a related setting OR Associate’s Degree and two years of customer service experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Class “D” Security Office License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Requires extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.