Safety Partner

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability & Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Safety Partner for the evening shift to help maintain a safe hospital environment for at-risk patients. This full-time role supports patient care and safety during the hospital stay.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with BLS within 90 days and completion of Sentara Safety Partner Training for non-health-sciences students. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Sentara Safety Partner Training Course during orientation for applicants without health sciences program status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, or other risk behaviors.
• Support patient care and safety throughout the hospital stay.
• Adhere to Sentara safety policies and complete required orientation and core competencies.

Skills

Patient safety

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Safety Partner

Full-Time Evenings

The Safety Partner Assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Applicants without prior experience or current health sciences program status must successfully complete a Sentara Safety Partner Training Course in addition to core competencies during orientation.

BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Experience

Previous healthcare experience or enrollment in a health sciences program (Preferred)

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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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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.