Hospital Safety Officer
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
As a Hospital Safety Officer, you play a critical role in keeping our patients,visitorsand caregivers safe every day. Your diligence allows us to continue providing the best possible care andfacilitatethe safe, secure environment our community has come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. This position offersa great opportunityto make a lasting difference while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting.
A caregiver in this position work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Offer continuous visibility and rounding throughout assigned areas to promote positiveperceptionof safety for all patients,visitorsand staff.
- IdentifyPatients at Risk and provide necessary clinical and security notifications.
- Attendto escalatingincidents,identifyissuesandactappropriately toeliminatesafety hazards.
- Assistin re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations, working to prevent aggressive behavior,seclusionand restraint byutilizingthe least restrictive methods.
- Intervene in patient,visitorand/or staff confrontations asappropriate usingthe leastrestrictive methods.
- Assiststaff with processing new admissions byassistingwith safety search and inventory of belongings.
- Ensure all patients and visitors have been screened via magnetometeror wandasappropriate.
- Act as a first responder to patient threats of violence.
- Participate in safety rounds with Emergency Department and/or Behavioral Health Unit staff.
- Completeappropriate documentationof various incidents.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two years of experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility, customer servicefieldor other relevant experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate’s Degree
- Completion of private police training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC)
Physical Requirements:
- Requires extensive walking, standing, sitting, talking, listening, and documenting when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $16.47
Maximum hourly: $23.61
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.


