Safety Support Specialist
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Memorial Regional Health
Craig, CO, US
Summary
The Safety Support Specialist is responsible for providing continuous observation and monitoring of patients to ensure their safety and well-being. They also assist clinical staff by inventorying personal belongings and reporting relevant patient interactions to the nursing team.
Job Description
The pay range for this position is $20.43-$30.01
This position is NOT a hands-on position. Safety Supports do not provide medical care or security.
o Perform the function of Safety Support pursuant to the 1 on 1 Monitoring Policy by complying with the Safety Support continuous observation responsibilities.
o When on standby, respond to the Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department within 30 minutes.
o Maintains awareness of patient safety needs and remains attentive to any activity in the patient room.
o Works with staff to inventory patient’s personal belongings and keep them secure.
o Monitors visitors by notifying medical staff of any non-conformity to patient safety recommendations made by the provider.
o Reports relevant observations and interactions to RN and clinical staff assigned to care for the patient.
o Provides appropriate support to the patient and family.
o Provides resources regarding mental health services to the patient and family.
o May assess patient’s basic living needs and provide information to the RN and Social Worker.
o Interacts with the staff in a way that best serves the patient’s needs.
o Reports to Emergency Behavioral Health team with Safety Support forms, scheduling conflicts/gaps, and other concerns as they arise.
o Adheres to the MRH mission and service model to patients and community.
o Performs other duties as assigned
Memorial Regional Health is a 25-bed hospital, multi-specialty medical clinics and rehabilitation center located in Northwest Colorado. As one of the community's largest employers, MRH is proud to partner with over 400 employees to provide exceptional care and services to the community.
Founded
1950
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Craig, CO
Memorial Regional Health is a 25-bed hospital, multi-specialty medical clinics and rehabilitation center located in Northwest Colorado. As one of the community's largest employers, MRH is proud to partner with over 400 employees to provide exceptional care and services to the community.
Founded
1950
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Craig, CO
