Emergency Department Safety Partner - Weekend Day Shift

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Safety Partner for the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department. This full-time weekend-day shift role (Fri-Mon, 7AM-7PM) focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients at risk of self-harm or unsafe behaviors, while supporting clinical teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days, and de-escalation/physical intervention training within 30 days. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• De-escalation and physical intervention training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation or self-harm.
• Monitor patients and support nursing staff to ensure safety and care.
• Participate in orientation and training to meet core competencies for safety partnership.

Skills

Safety

Healthcare support

Patient monitoring

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Sentara Health is seeking a Safety Partner for the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department. This full-time weekend-day shift role (Fri-Mon, 7AM-7PM) focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients at risk of self-harm or unsafe behaviors, while supporting clinical teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 90 days, and de-escalation/physical intervention training within 30 days. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred.