Hospital Safety Officer

Cleveland ClinicEuclid, OH, US

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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.

Job Title

Hospital Safety Officer

Location

Euclid

Facility

Euclid Hospital

Department

Security-Euclid Hospital

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7 : 00pm-7 : 30am

Job Summary

You are applying for a 3rd shift security position on a hospital floor at Euclid Hospital. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday 11 : 00pm to 7 : 00am, with rotating full weekends and holiday coverage based on business need.

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital is a hospital that offers a complete continuum of care : emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation.

The Hospital Safety Officer is responsible for protecting patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property. The Hospital Safety Officer rounds in Behavioral Health Units, Emergency Departments, and other assigned areas and is responsible for engaging patients and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment while working in collaboration with department clinical staff.

Qualifications

The ideal future caregiver is someone who :

Has experience in Behavioral health.
Thrives in a team environment.
Has excellent customer service, communication, and de-escalation skills.
Is professional and reliable.

Cleveland Clinic will support you as you enhance your skills and advance your career by offering tuition reimbursement and ongoing training. This role can include different law enforcement career paths with further education and certifications.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer : resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being, and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positive perception of safety for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Ability to identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.

Attends to escalating incidents. Identifies issues and acts appropriately to eliminate safety hazards. Assists in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations. Works to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion, and restraint by utilizing the least restrictive methods, as indicated by department approved de-escalation training.

Intervenes in patient, visitor, and / or staff confrontations as appropriate using least restrictive methods, as indicated by department approved de-escalation training.

Assists staff with processing new admissions by assisting with safety search and inventory of belongings.

Ensures all patients and visitors have been screened via magnetometer or wanding as appropriate.

First responder to patient threats of violence.

Participates in safety rounds with Emergency Department and / or Behavioral Health Unit staff.

Completes appropriate documentation of various incidents.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or GED required.

Associates Degree is preferred.

Certifications

Completion of private police training as approved by O.P.O.T.C., (Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission) Security Certification preferred.

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requires strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to successfully complete training as required by the department.

Work Experience

Two years of prior experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility, customer service field, or other relevant experience is required.

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 tobacco free and drug-free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

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Safety Officer • Euclid, OH, US