BHU Safety Personnel - FT

BHU Safety Personnel - FT Larkin Community Hospital - 3.5 South Miami, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Physical security incident response Collaborate with healthcare professionals Safety assessments for crisis intervention support Mid-level Incident Escalation Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Patient safety High school diploma or GED Decision making Workplace incident investigation Patrolling Safety equipment Psychiatric disorder emergency response Patient interaction Physical safety enforcement Incident report writing Escalation handling 2 years Hospital experience Physical security emergency response

Full Job Description Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Security and guidance of Nursing Leadership, the Behavioral Health Safety Officer is responsible for protecting patients, visitors, employees and hospital property. The Behavioral Health 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.

Responsibilities:

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• Continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positive perception of safety for all patients, visitors and staff. ï‚
• Ability to identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications. ï‚
• Attends to escalating incidents such as "Dr.

Strong".

Key Responsibilities:

First responder to patient threats of violence. ï‚

• Participates in safety rounds with Emergency Department and/or Behavioral Health Unit staff. ï‚
• Completes appropriate documentation of various incidents. ï‚
• Other duties as assigned.

Security Certification preferred.

Complexity of Work:

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• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. ï‚
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. ï‚
• Ability to successfully complete training as required by the department "CPI".

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and an additional two years of prior experience within a behavioral health, hospital, security, or other related setting may offset the education.

Physical Requirements:

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• Requires extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.