Safety Partner

Sentara; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Safety Partner for the full-time day shift to assist with keeping patients safe in the hospital setting. The role focuses on patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm, or other risk behaviors, enabling them to maintain function during their stay.

The position emphasizes teamwork and collaborative care, with benefits including comprehensive coverage, time off, and family-focused resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification or licensure required/preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sit with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm, or other risk behaviors to maintain safety.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure a safe hospital environment and patient well-being.

Skills

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Safety Partner Full-Time Day ShiftOverviewAs a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with keeping patients and the hospital a safe environment. The primary duties of this position include sitting with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm, or other risk behaviors enabling patients to maintain function during their hospital stay. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.EducationHigh School Diploma RequiredCertification/LicensureBLS CertificationExperience1 year of Healthcare Experience Preferred.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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7Sentara 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.