Safety Watch Monitor

NaphCare•Harvest, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Safety Watch Monitor to work at Limestone Correctional Facility as part of a team of medical professionals. The role works alongside correctional officers and clinical staff in a controlled environment where security is a priority, providing care to patients with complex medical needs. The position supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health.

Requirements

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