Safety Partner

Halifax Regional Hospital, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA, is seeking a Safety Partner to help keep patients and the hospital environment safe. The role involves sitting with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, or self-harm to ensure safe ongoing care during their stay.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and BLS certification, with 1 year of healthcare experience preferred. Full-time position with competitive compensation and extensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS Certification required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sit with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm or other risk behaviors to maintain safety during the hospital stay.
• Provide vigilant supervision and de-escalation support as part of the care team to reduce risk incidents.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and security to create a safe patient environment.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City/StateSouth Boston, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:OverviewAs 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 PreferredWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $17.82 - $25.65 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.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 Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.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.