Patient Watch Specialist Day & Night Shifts

About the role

Supervise, coach, and support patients and families in a variety of settings. Work in a fast-paced, changing environment to maintain patient safety with mental and behavioral health challenges. Work with patients experiencing a range of behavioral and physical symptoms related to mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach patients and families
• Maintain patient safety in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Work with patients experiencing a variety of behavioral and physical symptoms related to mental illness
• Work day shift: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., rotating weekends
• Work evenings/nights: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., rotating weekends

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of related experience in customer service and/or caring for and maintaining safety of children
• Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire
• Safety Care certification (internal training) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• Preferred: Training in verbal de-escalation and/or non-violent crisis intervention
• Experience working with children or adolescents - highly preferred
• Experience working in inpatient behavioral health settings - highly preferred
• American Sign Language Skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of related experience in customer service and/or caring for and maintaining safety of children
• Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire
• Safety Care certification (internal training) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter

Skills

• Verbal de-escalation and/or non-violent crisis intervention
• American Sign Language

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b)
• Lifetime life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$23.15 - $34.73 per hour

Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., rotating weekends
• Evenings/Nights: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., rotating weekends

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care, advancing research, and serving as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Seattle Children’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.