Makes rounds of both the exterior and interior of JMH properties checking doors, windows, equipment and systems to see that all is safe and secure. Documents findings and files a report on shift activity. Runs errands and provides safe escort for staff and visitors.
Secures and releases doors for control of admittance during normal business hours and closings. Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures such as testing medical gas alarms and monitoring gas consumption and changing cylinders. Watches snow accumulation and notifies Plant Operations management.
Provides assistance with combative patients according to CMS standards as listed below. Also controls disturbances, the landing of the helicopter and clean up when system failures cause flooding or conditions of immediate safety concerns. CMS Standards: The use of restraining or seclusion interventions must never act as a barrier to the provision of safe and appropriate care, treatments, and other interventions to meet the needs of the patient.
CMS does not consider the use of weapons in the application of restraining as safe appropriate health care interventions. We consider the term “weapons” to include pepper spray, mace, nightsticks, Tasers, cattle prods, stun guns, pistols, and other such devices. Security staff may carry weapons as allowed by JMH policy and State law.
The use of weapons by security staff is considered as a law enforcement use and not a health care intervention. CMS does not approve the use of weapons by any JMH staff as a means of subduing a patient to place that patient in patient restraint/seclusion. If a weapon is used by security or law enforcement personnel on a person in a hospital to protect people or hospital property from harm, we would expect the situation to be handled as a criminal activity and the perpetrator be turned over to local law enforcement.
If it becomes necessary to handle a situation as a criminal activity and to employ law enforcement interventions, the Security Officer must identify himself/herself as a law enforcement officer acting in that capacity Ascertains identification and purpose of suspicious persons on grounds and runs license verification checks on abandoned vehicles. Patrols parking lot to provide security for JMH personnel at time of shift change.
Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance policies and procedures and the mission and value statement. Performs other duties as required. Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.
Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must hold a current Indiana Law Enforcement Officer Certification and have active “Arresting Powers” to enforce the laws of the state of Indiana. In addition, must have served at least one year as a law enforcement officer.
Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Varied 6 and 12 hours shifts including days, nights and weekends. Varied hours as needed.