Safety Partner - Emergency Department (ED)

Assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to patient care for individuals at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, impulsiveness, self-harm or other risk behaviors, enabling patients to maintain or enhance function during the hospital stay. Core competencies include communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide. Education: High School Grad or Equivalent; Certification/Licensure: BLS required within 90 days of hire. Experience: prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health sciences program strongly preferred; background in mental health/behavioral health is a plus.