Safety Support Specialist

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Support Specialist performs the function of Safety Support pursuant to the 1 on 1 Monitoring Policy by complying with the Safety Support continuous observation responsibilities. This position is NOT a hands-on position and does not provide medical care or security. When on standby, the specialist responds to the Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department within 30 minutes. The role involves maintaining awareness of patient safety needs, remaining attentive to patient room activity, and working with staff to inventory and secure patient belongings. The specialist monitors visitors, notifies medical staff of any non-conformity to patient safety recommendations, and reports relevant observations and interactions to the RN and clinical staff. They provide appropriate support to patients and families, offer resources regarding mental health services, and may assess basic living needs, reporting this information to the RN and Social Worker. The specialist interacts with staff in a way that best serves the patient’s needs and reports to the Emergency Behavioral Health team with necessary forms and concerns. Adherence to the MRH mission and service model is expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must respond to the Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department within 30 minutes when on standby.
Must maintain awareness of patient safety needs and remain attentive to any activity in the patient room.
Must work with staff to inventory patient’s personal belongings and keep them secure.
Must monitor visitors by notifying medical staff of any non-conformity to patient safety recommendations made by the provider.
Must report relevant observations and interactions to RN and clinical staff assigned to care for the patient.
Must provide appropriate support to the patient and family.
Must provide resources regarding mental health services to the patient and family.
May assess patient’s basic living needs and provide information to the RN and Social Worker.
Must interact with the staff in a way that best serves the patient’s needs.
Must report to Emergency Behavioral Health team with Safety Support forms, scheduling conflicts/gaps, and other concerns as they arise.
Must adhere to the MRH mission and service model to patients and community.

Responsibilities

Perform the function of Safety Support pursuant to the 1 on 1 Monitoring Policy by complying with the Safety Support continuous observation responsibilities.
When on standby, respond to the Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department within 30 minutes.
Maintains awareness of patient safety needs and remains attentive to any activity in the patient room.
Works with staff to inventory patient’s personal belongings and keep them secure.
Monitors visitors by notifying medical staff of any non-conformity to patient safety recommendations made by the provider.
Reports relevant observations and interactions to RN and clinical staff assigned to care for the patient.
Provides appropriate support to the patient and family.
Provides resources regarding mental health services to the patient and family.
May assess patient’s basic living needs and provide information to the RN and Social Worker.
Interacts with the staff in a way that best serves the patient’s needs.
Reports to Emergency Behavioral Health team with Safety Support forms, scheduling conflicts/gaps, and other concerns as they arise.
Adheres to the MRH mission and service model to patients and community.
Performs other duties as assigned.