Hospital Safety Officer

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights seeks a Hospital Safety Officer to protect patients, visitors and staff during the 3rd shift (10:00pm–6:30am) with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will conduct safety rounds, screen individuals, respond as a first responder to threats of violence, and document incidents while collaborating with Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Unit teams to maintain a secure care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of prior experience in behavioral health or healthcare settings involving public interaction and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Offer continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positive perception of safety for all patients, visitors and staff.
• Identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.
• Attend to escalating incidents and act to eliminate safety hazards.
• Assist in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations, using the least restrictive methods.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and staff confrontations as appropriate and assist with safety searches and inventory of belongings.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

As a Hospital Safety Officer, you play a critical role in keeping our patients, visitors and caregivers safe every day. Your diligence allows us to continue providing the best possible care and facilitate the safe, secure environment our community has come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. This position offers a great opportunity to make a lasting difference while gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this position works 3rd shift from 10:00pm to 6:30am with rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Offer continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positive perception of safety for all patients, visitors and staff.
• Identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.
• Attend to escalating incidents, identify issues and act appropriately to eliminate safety hazards.
• Assist in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations, working to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion and restraint by utilizing the least restrictive methods.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate using the least restrictive methods.Assist staff with processing new admissions by assisting with safety search and inventory of belongings.
• Ensure all patients and visitors have been screened via magnetometer or wand as appropriate.
• Act as a first responder to patient threats of violence.
• Participate in safety rounds with Emergency Department and/or Behavioral Health Unit staff.
• Complete appropriate documentation of various incidents.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of prior experience in behavioral health, corrections, healthcare, customer service, or another relevant environment involving frequent public interaction, safety concerns, behavioral crises, aggressive individuals, or high-risk populations

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree
• Experience in behavioral health, corrections, law enforcement, security, military, emergency services, or healthcare safety operations is strongly preferred
• Completion of private police training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.47

Maximum hourly: $23.61

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).