PATIENT SAFETY SPECIALIST

3 weeks ago

Palmer AK USA, United States UHS Full time
Responsibilities

Psychiatric Safety Specialist Opportunity

***PALMER, ALASKA LOCATION***

At North Star Behavioral Health , we are dedicated to providing hope, healing, and support to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Safety Specialist to join our team.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.

We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:
  • Service Excellence: We continuously strive to provide exceptional service to our patients, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction are our top priorities.
  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to measurable improvements in our care delivery, always seeking ways to enhance the patient experience and the effectiveness of our services.
  • Employee Development: Our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We invest in their growth and development, fostering a culture of expertise, compassion, and dedication.
  • Ethical and Fair Treatment: We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our interactions. We believe in treating everyone, both inside and outside our organization, with fairness, respect, and integrity.
  • Teamwork: Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. Our interdisciplinary teams work seamlessly to provide holistic care and support to our patients.
  • Compassion: Empathy and compassion are the foundation of our care philosophy. We understand the challenges our patients face and strive to provide them with the understanding and support they need.
  • Innovation: We embrace innovation as a means to continually improve our service delivery. We are committed to staying at the forefront of healthcare practices and technology.
Our committment to excellence isn't just a slogan-it's a way of life at North Star. If you share these values and are passionate about making positive impacts on the lives of individuals and families facing mental health challenges, we invite you to join our team.

Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve.

The Psychiatric Safety Specialist assumes safety and security responsibilities as delegated by the Nursing Leadership Team. These duties encompass various tasks, such as participating in the Code Intervention Team, performing patient property inventories, conducting contraband searches, and diligently monitoring unit premises to ensure the safety and security of the facility.

Patient Care :
  • Ability to base interventions on a thorough understanding of patient history, assessments, and treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in monitoring patients for changes requiring immediate action, continuously assessing behavioral indicators, and adhering to special status guidelines.
  • Skill in providing milieu support, patient care, supervision, interaction, and positive role modeling.
  • Ability to assist patients in adhering to community rules and guidelines and fostering positive peer relationships.
  • Ensures adherence to programmatic frameworks and offers assistance when necessary to ensure scheduled programming.
Milieu Safety: Capability to take charge in code intervention situations, ensuring the safety of staff and patients, and conducting effective post-intervention debriefs with accurate documentation.
  • Demonstrates understanding and implementation of appropriate actions to avoid power struggles with patients, promoting effective teamwork to minimize aggressive behavior
  • Proficiency in maintaining a safe, organized, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
Compliance:
  • bility to assist with belonging inventory to prevent contraband during patient admissions.
  • Ensures daily completion of contraband searches and environmental rounds (EOC).
  • Proficiently completes documentation and performance audits as required.
  • Demonstrates the capability to complete necessary documentation and support departmental documentation needs.

Team Collaboration:
  • Provides mentorship and just-in-time training to staff.
  • Leads team huddles and engages in proactive planning to address unit safety-related issues.
  • Maintains instructor certification for verbal de-escalation and handle with care techniques.
Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

To excel in this role, you should possess:
  • High School Diploma or equivlent
  • 3 years experience in the Mental Health Field.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • A compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • An understanding of mental health disorders and crisis intervention techniques.
  • A commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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