Lieutenant

UNC REX Healthcare; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Lieutenant in the security team, you will oversee operations, ensuring safety and compliance within a diverse healthcare environment. Your role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of care and security, where you will manage staff, respond to emergencies, and implement department goals. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety while working in a supportive and innovative atmosphere. If you are passionate about healthcare and security, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Operations - Security/Surveillance, Supervisor or Management.
• Current NC police certification or obtain security firearms certificate within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for staffing, training, and accountability of security personnel.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to address safety concerns.
• Manage employee performance and resolve morale issues.

Skills

Healthcare Security

Emergency Response

Staff Management

HIPAA Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Associates' Degree

Tools

Security Systems

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
The Lieutenant is responsible for the operation of police & protective service team that falls under their area of responsibility and is responsible for supporting system-wide department initiatives when called upon. Specific duties include maintaining appropriate staffing levels, collaborating with clinical shift leaders to solve immediate safety concerns, and reviewing the proper execution of all department policies and procedures. The Lieutenant must be prepared to make emergency access control, fire prevention, and workplace violence decisions. The Lieutenant will be responsible for scheduling, training, accountability, and development of officers under their section in accordance with policy and procedures. The Lieutenant must be well versed in security, healthcare security, HIPAA policies along with pharmacy regulations, and other healthcare related regulations. The Lieutenant must implement the department operation plan and goals of the department consistent with the hospital goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Staff Accountability: Responsible for assuring all employees have met their requirements and licenses before staffing and follows disciplinary procedure if employee has failed to renew needed certifications so as not to interrupt his/her normal responsibilities.
2. Employee Morale: Follow up and resolve, in a timely manner, any issues affecting employee morale and/or give positive recognition to exceptional employees.
3. Human Resource Management: Responsible for hiring and terminating in accordance with hospital policy. Responsible to fairly and equitably administer all Human Resource policies and utilize additional leadership support as needed.
4. Ensure all employees have completed all annual employment requirements including and follows disciplinary procedure if employee has failed to do so.
5. Directs assigned personnel.
6. Prepares and/or approves work schedules and modifies schedules to reflect changing workload and employee needs, as necessary.
7. Develops employee performance capabilities and prepares/presents performance reviews of assigned staff with knowledge and approval of leaders.
8. Counsels employees with performance or behavioral problems.
9. Keeps assigned employees fully informed regarding organizational, departmental or personnel matters which affect them, on a timely basis.
10. Responds to calls for assistance. Responds to calls for assisting with patients, visitors or employees as requested. Responds to calls for help with unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons. Responds to fire and security alarms.
11. Collaborates and communicates with departmental and system personnel, and with outside law enforcement personnel.
12. Keeps leadership informed regarding critical incidents and potential security problems.
13. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all with whom collaboration is necessary. Establishes positive working relationships with all managers to enhance their perception of the Security Department by working with them to resolve issues and concerns.
14. Performs other duties as needed.
15. Accomplishes routine and non-routine miscellaneous assignments in accordance with procedure or instructions, and time frames.

Other Information:
Education Requirements:
Associates' Degree is preferred.
License/Certifications Requirements:
• Current NC police certification or obtain security firearms certificate within 90 days of hire.
• North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training program (BLET) or Military/Combat Arms experience or Security Training experience is preferred.
Professional Experience Requirements:
5-8 years of Operations - Security/Surveillance, Supervisor or Management experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Security

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes