Part-Time Patient Safety & De-Escalation Specialist

IRMC; Indiana (PA); Vor Ort; USD 30.307 - 41.328; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mountains Behavioral Health in Indiana, PA is seeking a Safety Specialist (Part Time) to promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. The role involves conducting proactive safety rounds and assisting clinical staff in de-escalation during escalated situations.

The position requires 2 years of de-escalation experience in an acute psychiatric setting, healthcare background, and training in de-escalation and aggression management.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years de-escalation experience in acute psychiatric settings.
• Healthcare experience required.
• Psychiatric work experience preferred.
• De-escalation and aggression management training required.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a safety expert in patient care areas with adherence to policies.
• Conduct continuous safety rounds in patient care areas.
• Develop rapport with patients in line with treatment goals.
• Respond to staff requests regarding escalated or aggressive patients.
• Demonstrate de-escalation techniques and interventions.
• Assist with safe restraint and seclusion procedures per policy.
• Debrief staff after crises and seclusion events.
• Collaborate with Public Safety to maintain a safe environment.
• Intervene during escalations to reduce risk.
• Document safety encounters in medical records.

Kenntnisse

Verbal de-escalation

Physical de-escalation

Safety policies

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Mountains Behavioral Health in Indiana, PA is seeking a Safety Specialist (Part Time) to promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. The role involves conducting proactive safety rounds and assisting clinical staff in de-escalation during escalated situations.

The position requires 2 years of de-escalation experience in an acute psychiatric setting, healthcare background, and training in de-escalation and aggression management.