PRN Safety and Security Monitor

Description

Gateway Rehab has an outstanding opportunity located in Westmoreland, PA for a PRN Safety and Security Monitor who is responsible for the coordination and execution of the patient monitoring and overall building safety in Gateway’s Inpatient treatment programs. 

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient movement into and out of the facility.
• Maintains daily logs.
• Maintains knowledge of all facility rules, regulations, and policies
• Conducts safety and security rounds throughout the building. 
• Conducts room inspections and complete report of findings daily.
• Conducts property and personal items searches and chain of custody.
• Supports Nursing with visual searches upon admission.
• Conducts patient room searches on a rotating schedule and as needed 
• Provides crisis management and patient de-escalation to support clinical staff.
• Supports Counselor Techs with transfers as needed.
• Monitors medication and MAT line to prevent medication diversion.  
• K-9 walk-throughs on a rotating schedule in coordination with the Regional Director of Security
• Provides support in the program as needed.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Attends mandatory GRC trainings and in-services
• Other responsibilities as determined by supervisors or necessity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of 12-step programs.
• Good communication skills. 
• Good de-escalation skills. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Requirements

• Chemical dependency treatment experience.

Additional Requirement

• Valid driver's license and favorable driving record
• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain Child Abuse and FBI Clearances
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test
• Narcan Training 
• CPR and First Aid Certification 

Work Conditions

• Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center.
• Must remain awake and alert to patient activities while on duty. 

GATEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D