Security Associate

Security Associate 1600 6 East- Adult Psych Services **Schedule:** Night Shift. 36 hours weekly. 6:00a-6:15p. **About the Position** Under the direction and supervision of the RN, the Security provides 1:1 supervision for patients with high risk of assaultive/aggressive behaviors. Security is also responsible for following the individual treatment plan and program rules in the provision of care. **Overview of Responsibilities** * Proficient in using computer and software programs. * Uses accurate medical terminology. * Properly operates unit communication equipment. * Follows Code Procedures. * Adheres strictly to Infection Control Policy, with an emphasis on hand hygiene. * Compliant with the attendance policy. * Calls staff as directed. * Transports patients. * Coordinates care with other disciplines. * Uses appropriate resources (e.g., Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy). * Initiates and maintains records and reports. * Organizes and maintains medical records in accordance with universal chart order. * Thins charts and prepares discharged medical records for timely pickup. * Initiates work orders. * Posts reports on charts. * Demonstrates good time management by avoiding unjustified overtime. * Informs supervisor when overtime or incidental overtime may occur. * Offers assistance to team members to maintain unit productivity (e.g., asking, "What may I do to help you leave on time?"). * Collaborates with the team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. * Participates in team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes. * Ensures documentation is accurate, precise, thorough, and meets department and regulatory standards, including date, time, and signature on all medical record entries. * Maintains up-to-date documentation, charting in real time. * Ensures documentation is legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated. * Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations in documentation. * Documents observational and purposeful rounding. * Demonstrates competence in using all EHR and resource systems. * Maintains accountability for the privacy of medical records and patient information. * Works to resolve team conflicts professionally and offers to help others. * Accepts team direction and remains open to constructive feedback. * Adapts to changes in work assignments with flexibility. * Actively supports unit goals, strategic plans, and participates in hospital initiatives. * Responds to unit needs by adjusting schedules and covering shift shortages. * Proactively looks for ways to reduce stress for self and team. * Builds trust with customers by introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures, and providing frequent updates. * Anticipates and responds to customer needs, questions, and concerns in a timely manner. * Performs observational and purposeful rounding. * Utilizes communication boards in patient rooms. * Promotes a healing and supportive environment through methods such as therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aromatherapy, maintaining a quiet space, eliminating offensive odors, and ensuring a soothing room environment (e.g., temperature and cleanliness). * Communicates constructively and professionally in all interactions. * Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC). * Accommodates the cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of customers. * Obtains and records vital signs and other measurements. * Completes baths, skin care and personal hygiene (ADLs) including backrubs. * Assures fluids and foods are available, assists with feeding activities and records patient’s intake and output. * Assists with patient admissions/transfers/discharges. * Sets up room for admission (including isolation rooms). * Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests and call lights. * Applies ice packs, restraints, binders. * Obtains specimen collection as directed and empties appropriate drainage devices. * Performs post-mortem care. * Performs urinary catheter care. * Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physician or nurse. * Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate nurse. * Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit. * Empties linen hampers. * Assists patients with bedpans and urinals. * Performs shave preps using clippers * Volunteers and actively participates in Unit Practice Councils, unit/department meetings, unit updates, Kaizens or other committees as assigned and actively offers constructive feedback. * Provides best-practice by following hospital standards of care, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. ​ This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & Experience** * Minimum education required: High school diploma, or equivalent. * Minimum experience preferred: Correction facility/law enforcement, hospital security, or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. **Licensure & Certification** * Minimum certification preferred: Law/enforcement Academy Certification