ED Safety Partner — Weekend Night Shift

101 Sentara Hospitals; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Safety Partner for the Emergency Department. The role supports a safe environment for at-risk patients, with weekend night shifts from 7pm to 7am.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and healthcare experience. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential to ensure patient safety and proper care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred; mental health background a plus.
• Core competencies: communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing 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.
• Support ED team with safety protocols and patient monitoring during weekend night shifts (7p–7a).

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

De-escalation

Fall prevention

Patient safety

Restraints

Stroke

Suicide prevention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Safety Partner for the Emergency Department. The role supports a safe environment for at-risk patients, with weekend night shifts from 7pm to 7am.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and healthcare experience. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential to ensure patient safety and proper care.