As a Safety Support Specialist at AMRTC, you will promote patient and staff safety by continuous monitoring and evaluation of the care environment on patient units and throughout the hospital, response to and de-escalation of challenging patient interactions, and delivery of training and skill development for employees. Essential tools of this role include critical thinking, behavioral intervention, and crisis negotiation. Our staff also take pride in contributing to patient recovery by ensuring all communication and interaction occurs with the utmost respect, integrity and confidentiality. Job Duties: • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment using a person-centered approach that facilitates patient participation and independence while protecting patient rights and complying with all safety and health regulations. • Conduct rounds within the hospital to gather information through general observation, direct patient contact, and employee interactions in a structured and proactive manner. • Manage crisis situations using the least restrictive/intrusive methods, provide emergency interventions, and support patients as necessary during interventions. • Implement hospital safety and security policies, along with providing general patient supervision, to ensure the continued health and safety of patients, staff, and the public. • Contribute to the quality of overall facility operations and patient services through diligence in objectively documenting, accurately recording, and appropriately communicating information. • Maintain skills and physical requirements in order to respond to emergency situations.

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