Patient Safety Associate Behavioral Health PRN-Emergency Medicine Cleve Hts

About the role

Ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property by rounding in behavioral health units and the emergency department, engaging patients, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment while working in collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Rounds in behavioral health units and the emergency department
• Engages patients to promote a safe and therapeutic environment
• Works collaboratively with clinical teams

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or high school equivalency exam
• 2 years of experience working in a Behavioral Health setting, corrections or healthcare facility, or other related experience
• Training in WELLE or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capacity to manage stressful situations, problem-solve quickly, and react appropriately during psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or another related field from an accredited institution
• Experience working as a security guard