Security Guard Prn - Erwin

Horizon Health, the national leader in the management of inpatient behavioral health programs, seeks PRNSecurity Guards for day and night shifts at its free-standing adult inpatient behavioral health program at our client hospital in Erwin, NC, located midway between Raleigh and Fayetteville, NC.

The Security Guard responds to the security needs of the hospital staff, patients and visitors. Duties include patrolling the hospital and its grounds, monitor all activity in and out of the hospital, and prevent vandalism, theft, fire, and disturbances within the facility. 

Essential Core Functions:

• Monitors and authorizes entrance of vehicles or people onto the hospital grounds and removes unauthorized or trespassers from the area.
• Observes current and potential concerns which may compromise the safety of staff, patients and visitors, including maintenance issues as well as threats of theft or violence.
• Conducts investigations as needed to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.
• Assists in escorting and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as directed.
• Assists in check and documenting patient luggage and personal belongings upon admission
• Responsible for emergency procedures such as fire, weather and threats for the hospital
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential.
• Performs duties within ethical standards.
• Per RN direction, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints; observe suicide/seclusion precautions.
• Intervene with patients who disregard, violate, or ignore unit safety rules. Report any signs of increasing aggression, suicidal behavior, and danger of elopement, violation of smoking rules, or violation of any other unit/facility safety rules.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one year experience with appropriate education

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, and violence of others appropriately.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working alone or in a team environment.

Language Skills

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence moderate in complexity.