ED Safety Partner - Level 1 Trauma 7a

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Safety Partner for an on-site position in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time role involves monitoring high-risk patients in the Emergency Department and implementing safety protocols to ensure a secure hospital environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with experience in healthcare preferred. The position offers various benefits, including medical plans, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high-risk patients continually.
• Implement de-escalation strategies.
• Conduct fall prevention assessments.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

De-escalation

Fall Prevention

Patient Safety

Restraints Management

Suicide Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Safety Partner – on‑site in Norfolk, Virginia. Full‑time (36 hours per week) evening shift (Mid Shift – 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department. The Safety Partner assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment 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.

Responsibilities

The Safety Partner provides continuous monitoring of high‑risk patients, implements de‑escalation strategies, conducts fall prevention assessments, assists with restraints and patient safety protocols, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address behavioral health needs. Core competencies include communication, confidentiality, de‑escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide management.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification / Licensure

• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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
• Annual discretionary bonus potential based on established system and eligibility criteria

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging.