Safety Watch Monitor - PRN

NaphCare•Hamilton, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a PRN Safety Watch Monitor to work at Hamilton Correctional Facility in Hamilton, Alabama. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority, supporting patients with complex medical needs. The Safety Watch Monitor provides observation and support for patients at risk of self-injury or suicide and contributes to care in behavioral health settings under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional.

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 weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, 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.