Safety Associate

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospitalispart ofLifepoint Healtha diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aSafety Associatejoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Columbus OH. Our programs include inpatient mental health treatment inpatient substance use treatment Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How youll contribute

ASafety Associatewho excels in this role:

• Provide continuous rounding and visible safety presence throughout the behavioral health facility with focused monitoring of identified highrisk areas (e.g. bedrooms bathrooms common spaces lowvisibility areas).
• Observe identify and promptly report safety hazards unsafe behaviors and environmental risks to prevent patient harm.
• Monitor for highrisk patient behaviors including aggression selfinjurious behavior sexual acting out and inappropriate interactions.
• Engage patients using therapeutic communication and supportive interaction to promote a safe structured and respectful care environment.
• Assist with patient redirection and deescalation utilizing least restrictive interventions in accordance with policy and training.
• Intervene appropriately in escalating situations involving patients visitors or staff to maintain safety while preserving patient dignity.
• Support early identification and intervention efforts to reduce the need for restraint or seclusion.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and clinical staff to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Promptly escalate highrisk events and patient safety incidents to the RN in charge and through the appropriate chain of command.
• Participate in warm handoffs during breaks meals shift changes and emergent situations to ensure continuous safety coverage.
• Accurately document safety rounds observations and incidents in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Complete incident reports for applicable events including aggression sexual acting out and suicide or selfinjurious behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient workforce and organizational information including passwords badges and access devices.
• Adhere to all information security privacy and hospital policies and promptly report security or information incidents per policy.
• Apply ageappropriate communication demonstrate awareness of developmental needs and implement safety and intervention strategies appropriate to the behavioral health population served.
• Always exhibit the companys core values of champion patient care do the right thing embrace individuality act with kindness and making a difference new staff members to the unit document in the medical record according to policy provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines and perform other duties as assigned.

What were looking for
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

High School Diploma/GED required. Associates degree preferred.
Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
One years of experience in safely managing patient behaviors preferred.
CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
De-escalation instructor certification preferred.

Schedule: Full Time Day Shift

Whyjoin us

We believethat investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life accident criticalillness hospital indemnity insurance short-andlong-term disability paid family leaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation and certification tuitionassistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Kassy Snipes by emailing .

EEOC Statement

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.