Patient Safety Specialist- Full Time

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Patient Safety Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Who We Are

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed private behavioral health system located on 13 acres in the Greenville, South Carolina Area. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, The Carolina Center serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care to accommodate the severity of every patient's condition: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. To learn more visit: https://thecarolinacenter.com/.

Who You Are

It's the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient's noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Patient Safety Specialist who will assist with training MHTs for new hires and annual competencies. The Patient Safety Speciliast will ensure the implementation of programming is occurring on each unit. Specialist responds to all codes and provides verbal de-escalation as needed with escalated patients and assists MHTs, as needed.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: To provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To ensure the safety and well being of these patients and to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide real-time training and coaching of new MHTs on the units, to include completion of competency assessments
• Models verbal de-escalation skills for new and current MHTs
• Provide documentation of onboarding meetings with new MHTs and address concerns, as needed
• Respond to all emergency codes to provide support and promote verbal de-escalation.
• Complete Milieu management rounds frequently and as needed
• Assist MHTs with enhancing their skills in group facilitation.
• Foster a culture of teamwork by assisting wherever necessary to improve unit structure and completion of tasks to promote patient safety
• Trainer for CPR & HWC and assists with ensuring staff maintain their current certification.
• Successfully completes all required trainings via in-services and/or Health stream in a timely manner

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment * Career development opportunities * Competitive Compensation * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan *401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan * Generous Paid Time Off

Requirements:

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred.

Experience: One - two (1-2) years of experience required. Two (2) years of related experience preferred. A knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.

Work Hours: Full Time

Machines, Tools, & Equipment

Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio-visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder