Safety Partner - Resource Pool

Sentara; England; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Safety Partners to enhance patient care and safety in a dynamic hospital environment. This role is essential for supporting patients at risk and ensuring a safe, individualized experience. Candidates with a passion for healthcare and a desire to learn will thrive in this collaborative setting. Join a team that values diversity and inclusiveness, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving health every day. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Emergency Backup Care

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health science program preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe hospital environment for at-risk patients.
• Float to various units to meet Safety Partner needs.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Healthcare Support

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Overview: The Safety Partner assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care for patients 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.

Department Overview: Join our Norfolk General Resource Pool! The Resource Pool at Norfolk General floats to units with additional Safety Partner needs. We are seeking candidates with prior healthcare experience who are interested in a variety of units & interested in learning new skills. Join our team today!

Education

• HS diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support certification (required within 90 days of hire)

Experience

• Prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health science program (preferred)

• Applicants without prior experience or current health sciences program status must successfully complete a Sentara Safety Partner Training Course in addition to core competencies during orientation

Keywords: Safety Partner, Healthcare, Clinical Support, Assist, Safe, Patient Sitting, Monitor, Nursing Support

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Medical, Dental, Vision plans

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.