Behavioral Health Safety Officer Day Shift

MedStar Health; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Patient Care Support role at Salem Hospital, focusing on patient monitoring and safety within the ED. Candidates must have effective communication skills, CPR certification, and a minimum of high school education. This position values diversity and aims to promote safe and respectful patient interactions in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient mental health unit preferred.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals after training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support patients to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Provide environmental support and duties directed by RNs.
• Maintain a clean and ready environment for patient care.

Skills

Attention to Safety

Effective Communication

De-escalation Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

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.

- 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 Description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.