Your experience matters
Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Join our team at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Our dedicated team of exercise specialists, certified instructors and trainers support the needs of our community. We have a wide variety of positions within our 54,000 square foot facility. This position works closely with all areas within the facility to serve the needs of our members. Teamwork, critical thinking and compassionate service are important as we deliver high quality programs and services for the members, patients and guests.
How you’ll contribute
A Security Officer who excels in this role:
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Observes and reports activities and incidents for all Haywood Regional Medical Center properties.
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Providing for the security and safety property and personnel at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
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Makes periodic tours and documents checking for irregularities, perform fire watch when required.
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Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, patients, visitors, and premises.
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Frequent valuables collection & returns of patient’s person property. This is a high liability process.
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Receiving, releasing, assisting employees, EMS and Medical Examiners with deceased bodies.
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Being utilized as a sitter during shift as needed and determined by the on-duty Nursing Supervisor and or Administrator on call. Sitters applies to all patient care areas within Haywood Regional Hospital and aims to detect and ultimately ensure patient safety for those who are identified as at risk for suicide or self-harm.
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Providing relief for the Telecommunicators to include breaks and meal breaks
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Monitoring ED Lobby from the Security Desk, monitoring Main Lobby from the Volunteer Desk
Schedule: Full-Time, Nights
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Tailored benefit options for PRN employees, and more.
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Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center
What we’re looking for
Much walking is required during normal duty shift. Position requires mobility, bending, occasional lifting (5-50lbs), stooping, standing and sitting. Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, as well as to ability to observe and report incidents. Potential for exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant odors or sights. Must be physically fit and alert. Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity is required. Moderate to high stress level.
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May require physical exertion during stressful encounters with challenging individuals. May have to restrain individuals or deal with resistance on a daily basis.
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MUST be able to remain calm, continue to function effectively, and develop priorities during stressful situations.
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MUST maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, often under conditions of urgency and in pressure situation.
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May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
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Assist in light snow removal and ice melt spreading to help ensure the safety of all staff, patients, and visitors.
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Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred for Security Guard.
Certifications: Can obtain upon hire.
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required for Security Guard
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American Heart Association First Aid required for Security Guard
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Handle With Care required for Security Guard
More about Haywood Regional Medical Center
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.
EEOC Statement
“Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
