Behavioral Health Safety Officer Day shift

Massachusetts General Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a dedicated individual for patient support roles at its Salem location. The primary responsibilities include monitoring patients to ensure their safety and supporting healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and effective communication skills, with training provided on site. This role is a vital part of advancing patient care and contributing to a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Experience in acute care hospital or mental health unit preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective communication and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and monitoring of patients.
• Support care givers by ensuring a clean and ready environment.
• Assist in maintaining safety to prevent injury.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the ED Nurse Director or designee provides support to the patient care team by providing constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury. Provides support services to direct care givers and patients through ensuring a clean and ready environment, stocking and environmental support and duties directly related to patients are provided with direction from the RN. Salem Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Qualifications

- Current CPR/First Aid. Successful completion of de-escalation and restraint training withing 30 days of hire. - Ability to physically restrain out of control individuals after training. - Requires intense attention to ensure a safe environment. - Ability to concentrate and pay attention. - Ability to read and write English. Must see, hear, and speak well. - Effective communication and de-escalation skills with patients of diverse age, population, and multitude of cultural/ethical backgrounds. - Basic computer skills which may be acquired through on the job training. - Experience in an acute care hospital setting, inpatient mental health unit or any related experience - A minimum of a High School education or equivalent required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

3 Dove Ave

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.