PRN Driver

Creekside Behavioral Health; Preston Forest (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking a PRN Driver to transport patients to admissions, appointments, and events, ensuring safety and punctuality.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, CPR and de-escalation or restraint certification, and a high school diploma. You will document transports, report oncoming shifts, and maintain vehicle readiness. This onsite role supports our multidisciplinary care team and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One+ years in behavioral health transport preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required; first aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles to transport patients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges and events.
• Transport visitors or staff as needed.
• Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Maintain safety and supervision of patients during transport.
• Provide verbal reports to oncoming shifts and complete transport documentation.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues.
• Respond to behavioral events and incidents as required.
• Assist with on-call duties and provide transportation-related support.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRN Driver | Creekside Behavioral Health | Kingsport, TennesseeAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Driver is responsible for coordinating and safely transporting patients to and from facility programming including appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events in a punctual and timely manner. Also provides monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors, crisis situations, and medical emergencies as needed as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Transports visitors or staff as needed.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Drives company vehicles to transport patients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other special events in a punctual and timely manner.Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.Assures that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients while transporting them. Complies with all company safety policies and practices and alleviates any safety issue by resolving or by notifying appropriate persons for assistance as necessary.Serves as a positive role model for patients and peers providing examples of appropriate behaviors, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Encourages open, honest communication to facilitate problem solving on the unit, during transport, and when attending off unit activities.Charts in patient records as appropriate and/or assigned.Provides a verbal report/briefing to the oncoming shift.Responds and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.Accurately and appropriately completes all transportation documentation.Maintains vehicle log(s) and reports maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.Ensures all company vehicles are kept clean and functional. Maintains vehicles in safe condition and keeps record of vehicle maintenance.Responds to units to assist in behavioral events when needed.Responds and reports any vehicle related incidents.Drives company vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment, as needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent required.One or more years’ relevant work experience in behavioral facility preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Valid and in good standing state driver's license required.CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.