Hospital Safety Officer

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System 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.

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.