Safety Watch Monitor

Naphcare, Inc.•Atmore, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Safety Watch Monitor to work at G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals to provide care to people in residence in a controlled environment where security is a top priority. The position supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health, including those with complex medical needs. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, the Safety Watch Monitor observes patients at risk of self-injury or suicide and may work in selected behavioral health settings. The role also involves monitoring patients, responding to crises, documenting and communicating observations, and participating in unit treatment planning and staff meetings. The position requires security clearance and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. NaphCare describes its full-time employee benefits as including health, dental, and vision insurance; free prescriptions through its health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance at no cost to the employee; paid time off and holidays; and free continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements; a background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one, direct observation of patients at risk of self-injury or suicide.
Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, conduct observational rounds on suicide watch and/or in select behavioral health settings.
Reliably document and communicate observations of patients on suicide watch and/or housed in behavioral health units.
Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
Monitor patients and promote prosocial behavior.
Participate in unit treatment team planning.
Document critical incidents and treatment progress in patients’ medical records at the discretion of the supervisor.
Participate in unit morning reports and regular unit staff meetings.
May facilitate community meetings.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.