Safety Watch Monitor

Naphcare, Inc.•Bessemer, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Safety Watch Monitor to work at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals providing care to people in a controlled correctional environment, where security is a top priority. The Safety Watch Monitor supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality healthcare that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health, including patients with complex medical needs. Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, the monitor observes patients at risk of self-injury or suicide, documents and communicates observations, and helps promote prosocial behavior. The role may also involve crisis intervention, de-escalation, treatment-team activities, meetings, and documentation in patient medical records.

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 balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one, direct observation of patients at risk of self-injury or suicide.
Conduct observational rounds on suicide watch and/or in select behavioral health settings under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional.
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 on day one.
Dental insurance beginning on day one.
Vision insurance beginning on day one.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on 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.
Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
Career advancement support within the company.