Patient Safety & Security Officer (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Hospital Safety Officer to help keep patients, visitors and caregivers safe on a 2nd shift, Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will identify at-risk individuals, respond to incidents, and support safety efforts across the campus. A valid health-care environment background and strong de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience in behavioral health, corrections, healthcare, customer service, or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer continuous visibility and rounds to promote safety perception for patients, visitors and staff.
• Identify Patients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.
• Attend to escalating incidents and eliminate safety hazards.
• Assist in de-escalation and management of patient situations with least restrictive methods.
• Intervene in confrontations as appropriate and document incidents thoroughly.
• Assist staff with processing new admissions by safety checks and belongings inventory.
• Ensure all patients and visitors are screened with magnetometer or wand.
• Act as a first responder to threats of violence.
• Participate in safety rounds with ED and Behavioral Health Unit staff.
• Complete appropriate documentation of incidents.

Skills

Safety protocols

Incident response

De-escalation

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two years experience in relevant settings

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Hospital Safety Officer to help keep patients, visitors and caregivers safe on a 2nd shift, Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will identify at-risk individuals, respond to incidents, and support safety efforts across the campus. A valid health-care environment background and strong de-escalation skills are essential.