Company Description: Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.Works to assure safety of patients, visitors, staff and property. Works proactively to prevent theft and vandalism. Work may involve high risk with exposure to potentially dangerous situations which requires range of safety precautions. Works with potentially unpredictable individuals requiring that teamwork and communication with other security officers and staff are critical. Physical interaction with such individuals requires strength, stamina, flexibility and critical thinking.Essential Functions:Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.Investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on the premises.Maintains knowledge of and follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. Facilitates planned drills and simulations.Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote their safety on the premisesPatrols hospital premises to prevent fires, theft, vandalism and intruders.Participates in investigations and maintains reports and documents relative to security activities.Controls parking and traffic flow, enforces parking regulations.Maintains departmental records, reports and files as required by supervisor.Required Skills:Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:Handle With Care within 3 months of hire or transfer into the positionMinimum Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent requiredWhy join our team?We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assts in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a /career that cares/, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!Job: Please select a valid job field Organization: Title: Security Officer PRN Location: NC-Rutherfordton Requisition ID: 7462-9287
