Driver, Healthcare Nursing, Healthcare

The Driver is responsible for providing transportation services to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders; to support the therapeutic milieu, and ensure the safety and well-being of those patients. The Driver practices safe driving and obeys all traffic laws. They also provide routing vehicle checks prior to use. The Driver will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior.
• Oversees patient activities and does not leave patients unattended to ensure safety; implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Adheres to safety regulations of facility as per policies and procedures and external regulatory/credentialing bodies.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed. Performs safety observation and fall protocol and one-to-one protocol as directed; assists at risk/physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively.
• Communicates with the Transportation Coordinator to establish a schedule for picking up and dropping off patients in a timely manner; communicates with referral sources and patient families in an appropriate manner while transporting patients.
• Maintains the on call phone to be available to communicate with nursing and admission staff while transporting patients; communicates patients not able to be picked up/absentees to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs that affect attendance.
• Participates in performance improvement, data collection, and hospital’s quality assessment.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Educational / Experience Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent preferred and at least 6 months experience working with psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting preferred.

Qualifications /

Skills:

• Must be able to read, to write and to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients.
• Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity.
• Must be able to work under close supervision.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. This position requires a lot of traveling; will be exposed to outdoor conditions as much as 50% of the time.