Safety Watch Monitor

NaphCare•Union Springs, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Safety Watch Monitor at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, Alabama. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals to support people in residence with complex medical needs in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The position contributes to NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, the Safety Watch Monitor observes patients at risk of self-injury or suicide, including conducting observational rounds in suicide-watch and select behavioral-health settings. The role also involves monitoring patients, documenting and communicating observations, supporting crisis intervention and de-escalation, and participating in unit treatment planning and meetings. A background check, security clearance, and drug screening are required, and the position is subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

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 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.

Benefits

Health insurance, including prescriptions through the health plan, beginning day one.
Dental insurance beginning day one.
Vision insurance beginning day one.
401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning day one.
Tuition assistance.
Referral bonuses.
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Free continuing education and CMEs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.