Hospital Safety Officer

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a Hospital Safety Officer, you play a critical role in keeping our patients, visitors and caregivers safe every day. Your diligence allows us to continue providing the best possible care and facilitate the safe, secure environment our community has come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. This position offers a great opportunity to make a lasting difference while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Two years of experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility, customer service field or other relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree
Security Certification
Completion of private police training as approved by O.P.O.T.C., (Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission)

Responsibilities

Offer continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positive perception of safety for all patients, visitors and staff.
Identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.
Attend to escalating incidents, identify issues and act appropriately to eliminate safety hazards.
Assist in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations, working to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion and restraint by utilizing the least restrictive methods.
Intervene in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate using the least restrictive methods.
Assist staff with processing new admissions by assisting with safety search and inventory of belongings.
Ensure all patients and visitors have been screened via magnetometer or wand as appropriate.
Act as a first responder to patient threats of violence.
Participate in safety rounds with Emergency Department and/or Behavioral Health Unit staff.
Complete appropriate documentation of various incidents.