Safety Monitor PT Eves

Job Summary Safety MonitorsSecurity Guards are responsible for the overall security and well being of the patients staff visitors and physical facilities of Butler Hospital by insuring that the proper policies and procedures are followed in an orderly efficient and professional manner Also work in our Emergency RoomPatient Assessment Department Responsible to perform scanning procedures on all non staff entering the department Will also assist Patient Assessment staff as needed Standards Make routine rounds of smoke andor fire and follows up and properly investigates any reports or questions thereofDoors and windows secured as necessaryLights out where possible and lights on where necessaryEquipment and facilities in proper conditionThermostats at proper settingsIn general All is WellChecks for signs of smoke andor fire and follows up and properly investigates any reports or questions thereof When applicable initiates or follows through on the proper fire procedures as outlined in the Fire Safety Manual and sounds fire signal to alert appropriate Hospital personnelReports any unusual conditions or situations to the proper levels or authorities by means of the Daily Shift Report the Incident Report or when necessary directly by telephoneAssists clinical staff when requested always accompanied by clinical staff member Assists Hospital staff in general whenever necessaryPromotes cooperation between inside and outside security guards to insure proper traffic and parking controlsStations self at Main entrance Lobby when not on rounds in order to be immediately accessible to the switchboard inside security guardsPatrols in vehicles or parks by Duncan Lodge drive to watch main road and walk in gates when not on rounds outside security guardsObserves all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures and any applicable quality improvement activitiesAttends orientation and ongoing in service education as requiredDemonstrates competence in day to day interactions with patients family members or friends that may be present either as patients or visitors at Butler HospitalDemonstrates ability to interact therapeutically and meet patients needs with respect to the followingChild Respects the smaller size of the patient ie bends or squats down if necessary Avoids hospital jargon ie uses simple concrete directions Shows equal respect for the childAdolescent Provides privacy when interacting with a patient around sensitive issues ie a particular belonging or special need of a patient Awareness of confidentiality issues including the patients family membersguardian Show equal respect for the adolescentAdult Respects the patients need to be involved in the decision making process Offers choices when possibleGeriatric Awareness of potential sensory deficits ie speaks slowly and clearly allows time for patient to respond Shows respect by using patients full name ie Mr Mrs MissAssist clinical staff when requested in all de escalation efforts and team interventionsReports any unusual conditions or situations to the proper levels or authorities by means of the Daily Shift Report the Incident Report or when necessary directly by telephoneAttends yearly De escalation trainings and additional de escalation trainings as scheduledObserves all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures and any applicable quality improvement activitiesSpecifications Previous security police or military police background is desirable; Valid Drivers License Training and Experience Ability to multi task and work collaboratively with mental health clinicians Excellent communication skills Experience in the field of Mental Health or law enforcement a plus Restraint and Seclusion TrainingSchedule 1632 Part Time Evenings Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutions Butler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values