Security Officer - Mercy Hospital - CHI Health

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Security Officer - Mercy Hospital - CHI Health','Full-time','Administrative/Clerical','Days','Days','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','IOWA-COUNCIL BLUFFS-MERCY CB','','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
Job Summary/Essential Duties:

Has regular interaction with behavioral services patients/clients, requiring mature judgement, broad experience and training specific to highly volatile personalities/situations. Works in close concert with clinical staff of behavioral units. Officers in this position will be required to quickly assess situations and take appropriate action. Must know and comply with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) standards, especially those related to Seclusion and Restraint for Behavior Management.
While performing tours of facilities, examines access control points for appropriate security, assesses environment of care deficiencies (e.g. lights out, fire-doors broken, excessive hallway clutter, missing fire extinguishers, etc.), and observes general activity of operations for any safety and/or security concerns. Appropriately follows-up with any noted deficiencies.
Operates audio/visual monitoring systems, including computer-linked security and access control systems. Responds to computer system messages and alarms according to established security policies and procedures.
While patrolling grounds, thoroughfares and parking area, checks vehicles in restricted areas for parking authorization and ensures that all emergency access is unobstructed. Observes general condition of and activity surrounding these areas for any safety and/or security concerns. Appropriately follows-up with any noted deficiencies, including the issuance of parking citations.
Escorts employees, patients and visitors to and from parking lots or between buildings, as requested, and ensures the protection of employees in parking lots during shift changes.
Confronts persons in unauthorized areas or who are behaving in a suspicious or unruly manner. May question, give directions to, delay, or subdue individuals depending upon the severity of the circumstances; under direction of city or state police, may be required to hold or restrain individuals involved in illegal or dangerous activities.
Responds to all announced Code emergencies occurring on hospital property, such as combative patients, fire alarms, bomb threats, or other disaster situations. Emergency and on demand response to certain off-site clinics may also be required (see Security policies for details).
Monitors and escorts all Court or County Committal (Mental Health/Behavioral Services) patients processed through Mercy Hospital Emergency Services or Immanuel Medical Center Emergency Department or Mental Health Center. Also monitors voluntary patients who may be considered a danger to self or others and all patients considered chemically dependent who may or may not be seeking treatment. Searches all personal property for weapons, medications, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia to insure the safety of patients and staff.
Hours: 0700-1700','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
Job Summary/Essential Duties:

Has regular interaction with behavioral services patients/clients, requiring mature judgement, broad experience and training specific to highly volatile personalities/situations. Works in close concert with clinical staff of behavioral units. Officers in this position will be required to quickly assess situations and take appropriate action. Must know and comply with Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) standards, especially those related to Seclusion and Restraint for Behavior Management.
While performing tours of facilities, examines access control points for appropriate security, assesses environment of care deficiencies (e.g. lights out, fire-doors broken, excessive hallway clutter, missing fire extinguishers, etc.), and observes general activity of operations for any safety and/or security concerns. Appropriately follows-up with any noted deficiencies.
Operates audio/visual monitoring systems, including computer-linked security and access control systems. Responds to computer system messages and alarms according to established security policies and procedures.
While patrolling grounds, thoroughfares and parking area, checks vehicles in restricted areas for parking authorization and ensures that all emergency access is unobstructed. Observes general condition of and activity surrounding these areas for any safety and/or security concerns. Appropriately follows-up with any noted deficiencies, including the issuance of parking citations.
Escorts employees, patients and visitors to and from parking lots or between buildings, as requested, and ensures the protection of employees in parking lots during shift changes.
Confronts persons in unauthorized areas or who are behaving in a suspicious or unruly manner. May question, give directions to, delay, or subdue individuals depending upon the severity of the circumstances; under direction of city or state police, may be required to hold or restrain individuals involved in illegal or dangerous activities.
Responds to all announced Code emergencies occurring on hospital property, such as combative patients, fire alarms, bomb threats, or other disaster situations. Emergency and on demand response to certain off-site clinics may also be required (see Security policies for details).
Monitors and escorts all Court or County Committal (Mental Health/Behavioral Services) patients processed through Mercy Hospital Emergency Services or Immanuel Medical Center Emergency Department or Mental Health Center. Also monitors voluntary patients who may be considered a danger to self or others and all patients considered chemically dependent who may or may not be seeking treatment. Searches all personal property for weapons, medications, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia to insure the safety of patients and staff.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139742','CHI Health','Security Officer - Mercy Hospital - CHI Health

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