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About the Position:
This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through application of and adherence to CMHHIP/CDHS policies, Joint Commission standards, Life Safety Codes and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations while following hospital policies and procedures and assists with documenting incidents related to safety violations in patient-care areas, works with the treatment teams, and assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position will assist with environmental safety checks and on-unit/on-campus transports to treatment programming and meals. Duties in this position include:

Safety/Security:

• providing safety and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated patients in a locked/unlocked setting
• supervises for safety of appropriate staff; location, mobility and continual observation of patients
• provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, to include responding to and assisting in verbally threatening or physically violent patients; providing approved verbal de escalating, and physical interventions, monitoring for escape of and maintaining contact with unit staff
• exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible risk
  taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staff
• participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents. Actively use effective communication skills, Verbal Defense Intervention skills and
  Continuum of Therapeutic Intervention (CTI) skills when interacting with patients and staff in a positive and respectful manner
• monitor movement of patients in the unit or throughout the building
• escort and transport to internal activities or appointments and external appointments if needed and approved by the Chief Nursing Officer
• conduct unit and room searches to include property and areas according to schedule or as needed
• check windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms on unit and treatment areas to minimize escape risk
• performs monthly safety inspections of clinical units as assigned
• identify safety violations and safety hazards and work with the treatment team
  to take necessary actions to correct the problem
• complete safety searches and inspections as scheduled

• provide for and promote a safer, more therapeutic environment by meeting expectations to provide both a deterrent to assaults as well as an additional resource to manage actual assaults and crisis situations
• actively and with positive engagement, follow policies and program procedures
• use prevailing techniques to establish rapport with patients, overcome resistance to change, communicate more effectively in stable circumstances as well as unsettled
  circumstances
• support CMHIP initiatives and strategies as it relates to patient programming and crisis intervention
• objectively and fairly monitor, record patient behaviors, and intervene according to program standards related to privileges and consequences
• monitor visitation by ensuring visitors and patients adhere to hospital policies and
  procedures
• follow daily program schedules based on standards
• recognize, implement, monitor, observe and document in patients medical record as trained in accordance with a written program/behavior plan
• recommend any modifications or programs to supervisory and/or clinical staff
• facilitate, and monitor cleanup of pod/rooms and inspect, according to daily schedule
• escort patients to recreation, treatment groups, canteen, library, and meals according to standards, patients condition, and daily program schedule
• meet with the treatment team to discuss programming issues
• provide a safety presence in common areas providing a safer and more therapeutic environment
• respond to crises and assist staff in gaining control of hostile situations
• assist with daily unit functions such as wellness checks, shower checks, escorting patients, and implementing behavior plans as directed by the clinical team
• respond to incidents identified on other units as needed, maintain milieu safety
  and provide safety of the unit using clinical interventions before hands on response
• provide and assist with 1:1 coverage as needed

• document observations of patient behavior and response to treatment
• document all unit activities and relevant information according to policy, procedures and protocols
• ensures validity and continuity in the CMHIP electronic patient records system by accurately reporting all pertinent security information and by obtaining and preserving all essential patient information
• report and complete an incident report of all known or suspected incidents of abuse as mandatory reporters pursuant to prevailing statute

• demonstrate, support and contribute to a healthy, positive and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility
• communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff and co-workers in a professional manner; ensuring to communicate with respect and dignity
• be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy and implementing Procedures
• adhere to CDHS, DPS Policy and CMHIP Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping and leave practices
• perform continuous, irregular patrols within the facility

• attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training
• maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill
• meet and keep current all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing CMHIP/DPS Policy
• participate in monthly CTI drills

• any other duties that may arise while completing the tasks of this position to meet the needs of the unit and Department
• other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for quality patient care and safety