Milieu Safety Coordinator

UHS•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Milieu Safety Coordinator Opportunity Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression. Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/ The Milieu Safety Coordinator ensures the safety and security of the hospital buildings and grounds, its patients, staff and guests. Promptly contacts appropriate individual with notification of security problems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience in patient care, corrections, police officer, security officer, or military with demonstrated mental illness and related behavioral management techniques.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and service excellence skills. Presents oneself in a positive and professional manner through appearance and conduct.
Active driver’s license with record that meets Facility and Corporate Risk requirements for approved drivers of company vehicles.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs and assist in restraining patients up to 300 lbs.
Ability to work a 40 hour per week schedule, 3pm-11:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between facility staff, patients, families, and law enforcement. Assure a safe, nurturing, clean, & supportive environment for patients, staff and guest.
Perform perimeter facility checks throughout the shift, checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, and unlocked doors. Keeps supervisor and/or Director of Plant Operations accurately informed as to building and grounds maintenance issues that may affect safety or security.
Ensure the safe entrance into the Hospital by utilizing the portable metal detector to scan visitors. Monitor the lobby entrance area. Assist in ensuring all visitors have signed in with the receptionist and possess the appropriate identification sticker.
Assist in the safe entrance into A&R by utilizing metal detector to scan all patients and accompanying friends/family. Assist in securing all belongings.
Maintain and complete all required documentation related to patient safety, facility condition, rounding, etc. Communicate issues to administration, nursing supervisors, or other designated authorities.
Conduct facility rounds and report deviations from the expectations and standard. Recognize patient escalation and take preventive steps to reduce incidence of restraint and seclusion. Document patient behaviors, condition, & progress in a manner prescribed by policy and clinical standards. Work with individual patients as needed to develop and promote positive patient outcomes and reduce the need for restraint and seclusion.
Provide supervision, crisis intervention, and behavior management as directed by unit and facility guidelines, employing appropriate verbal and crisis intervention techniques. Respond on behalf of the facility in crisis situations. Work to maintain a safe, nurturing, clean and supportive environment.
Maintain responsibility for q15 minute checks, when directed.
Checks patients for contraband and manages patient belongings. Orient patients to the facility with emphasis on procedures & standard practices. Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and guest.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this positon.