Driver

About the Role

The Driver is responsible for providing transportation services to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supporting the therapeutic milieu, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients. The role involves safe driving, adhering to traffic laws, and performing routine vehicle checks. The Driver maintains a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.

Responsibilities

• Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior.
• Oversees patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Adheres to safety regulations of the facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory/credentialing bodies.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to stay informed.
• Performs safety observation, fall protocol, and one-to-one protocol as directed; assists at-risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and data effectively.
• Coordinates with the Transportation Coordinator to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner.
• Communicates with referral sources and patient families appropriately while transporting patients.
• Maintains availability via the on-call phone to communicate with nursing and admission staff during transport.
• Reports patients unable to be picked up or absentees to nursing staff promptly.
• Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities, incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs affecting attendance.
• Participates in performance improvement, data collection, and the hospital’s quality assessment.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting preferred.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Utilizes age, disability, and cultural-specific knowledge to communicate effectively with specialized populations.
• Good physical and mental health, demonstrated by a warm, empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth, and potential of clients, and a high sense of personal integrity.
• Ability to work under close supervision.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

• Subject to many interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Can be high-paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically with the atmosphere.
• May experience disagreeable odors, sights, and/or unpredictable patient behavior.
• Requires significant travel; exposed to outdoor conditions up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (multiple plan options) – eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Daily Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Competitive market compensation.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.