Patient Monitor - Full Time

Allied Universal Security • Lancaster, SC

381d • $16

About The Position

As a Patient Monitor, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. A Patient Monitor provides continuous and uninterrupted observation of patients who have been identified by licensed hospital staff to have behavioral health challenges and need to be observed for patient and staff safety. This position works in collaboration with security officers and hospital staff to assist in managing a behavioral health patient.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program
• Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Assaultive Behavior certification
• Must be a Pre-Nursing or Nursing student
• Educational, work, or volunteer experience dealing with customers or members or the public

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Obtain patient-specific directives at the beginning of each watch: hold status and flight risk, current medical condition and relevant medical history, behavior concerns (what to watch for and what to do when the behaviors are observed, care plan, restrictions, and limitations (for both visitors and access to belongings), any condition that can affect communication, restroom plan
• Provide continual observation of behavioral health patients
• Ensure patients room is free of any objects or device which could be used for self-harm

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees