Hospital Safety Officer

AECOM; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Hospital Safety Officer to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare setting. This role involves direct interaction with patients and requires significant emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills to manage potential safety hazards effectively, all while promoting a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of private police training approved by OPOTC.
• Two years experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visibility and rounding for safety.
• Act as first responder to patient threats.
• Complete documentation of incidents.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Magnetometer

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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 nights from 6:00PM - 6:00AM or 10:00PM - 6:00AM.**

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

+ Completion of private police training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC)

+ Two years of experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility, customer service field or other relevant experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Associate's Degree

+ Security Certification

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

**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.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities